AWS Public Sector Blog
Author: Mirza Nizamuddin
Mirza is a senior solutions architect supporting Amazon Web Services (AWS) aerospace and satellite customers. He helps customers build scalable solutions for earth observation, space exploration, satellite communication, and geospatial intelligence.
Orbital Sidekick uses AWS to monitor energy pipelines and reduce risks and emissions
Orbital Sidekick (OSK) uses advanced satellite technology and data analytics to help the energy industry protect pipelines and make them less vulnerable to risks such as leaks, contamination, and damage caused by construction and natural disasters. OSK uses compute and analytics services from AWS to power the scalable OSK data pipeline and imagery storage solution in order to persistently monitor tens of thousands of miles of pipeline energy infrastructure and deliver real-time, actionable insights to customers.