OKI Selected to Lead JAXA Space Strategy Fund Project Integrating Satellite and Ground Sensor Data

OKI has been chosen as the representative organization for a major technology development initiative under the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency Space Strategy Fund. The project focuses on advancing a next generation infrastructure monitoring system that integrates satellite based observations with ground level sensor data. Although the effort spans multiple industries, the work carries direct relevance for aerospace stakeholders who are increasingly engaged in Earth observation, remote sensing, and data driven infrastructure resilience.

Advancing Integrated Monitoring for Global Infrastructure Resilience

The project centers on developing a platform that combines satellite data, ground based IoT sensor measurements, and existing inspection records. The goal is to detect early signs of infrastructure abnormalities with greater accuracy and frequency. This approach supports a shift from reactive maintenance to preventive strategies, a trend that aligns with broader aerospace sector priorities around predictive analytics and high cadence Earth observation.

Growing climate related risks, including landslides and ground deformation, have increased global demand for monitoring systems capable of identifying millimeter scale changes. Traditional satellite data alone has faced limitations in observation frequency and precision, while ground sensors often lack wide area coverage. OKI aims to bridge these gaps by integrating multiple data sources into a unified monitoring framework.

Leveraging OKI Sensor Technologies and LTS AI Capabilities

OKI will apply its ground based IoT sensor technologies, including its Zero Energy IoT Series, which has been deployed at approximately one thousand locations in Japan and demonstrated internationally. These sensors will be paired with artificial intelligence technology developed by LTS to create a system that merges wide area satellite observations with localized tilt and deformation data.

For aerospace readers, this represents a notable example of how satellite operators, analytics firms, and terrestrial sensor networks can collaborate to deliver higher fidelity situational awareness. The resulting system is expected to reduce reliance on manual inspections, accelerate maintenance decisions, and lower operational workloads.

Global Deployment and International Collaboration

OKI will oversee project management and coordinate with international partners to support global deployment. Expansion efforts are planned for regions including Türkiye and Southeast Asia, reflecting the growing international demand for integrated monitoring solutions that leverage satellite data.

The project is scheduled to run through March 2029, with phased support aligned to JAXA evaluation milestones. OKI intends to build on its long standing expertise in social infrastructure technologies to contribute to global efforts addressing aging infrastructure and climate related risks.

Project Overview

Technology development project title Development and Global Deployment of a Next Generation Infrastructure Monitoring System Through Close Integration of Satellites and Ground Sensors

Organizations involved Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd. as representative organization, LTS, Inc. as partner organization

Project period From contract signing through March 2029

Support period From subsidy grant decision through completion of the first stage gate evaluation