Simbad on the News
Most relevant SIMBAD media appearances.
Heraldo-Diario de Soria, Soria (Spain)
The processionary moth algorithm.
Pablo Alejandro - 05 May 2026
Quasar Science Resources (Quasar), Fora Forest Technologies (Föra), and the University of Valladolid have developed an algorithm which aim is to promote an early detection model to identify outbreaks of the lepidopteran pest Thaumetopoea pityocampa, commonly known as the pine processionary moth, in forest environments. This is achieved through the combined analysis of multispectral satellite data and Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) data, in-situ measurements, drone flight data, and environmental data. In addition, Artificial Intelligence (AI) algorithms and data management techniques are used to process this information efficiently, making it possible to determine the key indicators that will support the design of the early detection and warning system.
Project co-financed by the Gobierno regional de Catilla y León, and the European Union through the ERDF.
M.A.R.S.3 Hackathon - UPM, Madrid (Spain)
M.A.R.S.3 Hackathon
Andrea Viñuales and Masuma Chowdhury - 10 October 2025
The M.A.R.S³ hackathon was created with the vision of becoming the meeting point between students passionate about space and the companies leading the sector. More than a competition, it is a catalyst for talent, innovation, and collaboration, where ideas are transformed into solutions and future professionals connect with those driving space exploration today.
INMAR News - Cadiz (Spain)
New article about bacteria in the water at our beaches.
Masuma Chowdhury - 16 October 2025
In coastal waters, we face a hidden problem: bacteria from wastewater can cause diseases such as cholera and hepatitis. Traditionally, detecting fecal bacteria such as E. coli and Enterococcus requires going to the beach, collecting water samples, and analyzing them in a laboratory. This process is slow, costly, and only tells us about a small area at a specific moment in time. Therefore, this study aims to find a better, faster, and more comprehensive way to keep our beaches safe for everyone.
REDEIA - Round Table Discussion - Bosque Marino Seminar, Valencia (Spain)
Technological innovation in the restoration of marine habitats
Ignacio de la Calle - 01 October 2025
ABC - Economía (Spain)
The innovative ecosystem delves into the underwater treasure of posidonia.
Ignacio de la Calle - 15 June 2025
Newspaper interview. Quasar Science Resources is dedicated to processing satellite imagery for use in different fields. One of them is the mapping of marine ecosystems, where it relies on satellite remote sensing techniques. “We mainly use satellites from the Copernicus program, particularly Sentinel-2. We have developed a methodology, using artificial intelligence and neural network techniques, to identify Posidonia seagrass meadows in those images,” says CEO Ignacio de la Calle.
Heraldo de Soria - Soria, Castilla y Leon (Spain)
Astronomía para mirar al suelo
Pablo Alejandro - 4 March 2025
Newspaper interview. The technology company Quasar employs a complex methodology for analyzing Earth observation images, which it uses to develop prototypes that estimate soil moisture and biomass.
MadBlue Round Table Discussion - DAYONE CAIXABANK, Madrid (Spain)
Deep Tech and Climate Change
Dr. Ignacio de la Calle - 6 March 2024
The event aims to highlight the potential of Deep Tech startups in addressing the challenges of climate change, showcasing examples of outstanding entrepreneurs in Spain. Additionally, the role of public-private collaboration and investment in deep tech projects to drive these solutions will be explored.
How can satellite remote sensing techniques help to tackle the problem of climate change ?
ProEspacio Magazine - TEDAE
Protecting the coastal marine ecosystem of Posidonia oceanica from Space using Sentinel-2
Quasar Science Resource, S.L. - 1 December 2023
Quasar Science Resources, S. L., has mapped for the Ministerio de Transición Ecológica y Reto Demográfico the marine ecosystem of Posidonia oceanica meadows along the Spanish Mediterranean coast (and Balearic Islands) using Sentinel-2 satellite images from 2021, combined with large data sets processing techniques and AI algorithms. In addition, a pilot study has been carried out for the assessment of the temporal evolution of the extension of these meadows between 2017 and 2021.
Radio Intereconomia - Madrid (Spain)
Mapping marine ecosystems using satellite remote sensing techniques
Dr. Ignacio de la Calle - 4 October 2023
Radio interview where an introduction is given on mapping marine ecosystems using satellite remote sensing techniques and AI. How can we help protect marine ecosystems from space ?
MadBlue Summit
Manual de seducción en 3 minutos
Dr. Ignacio de la Calle and Dr. Maria Ramírez - 25 April 2023
¿Cómo es un encuentro entre startups y fondos de inversión en MadBlue Impact Global Summit ? Algunos lo definen como una competición de esgrima, otros como una primera cita, pero convencer a una empresa para que invierta en tu proyecto en menos de tres minutos es, sin duda alguna, todo un arte.
Madri+d Magazine - Interview
Quasar Science Resources activities as a result of their inclusion in the of the ESA BIC incubation programme in 2018
Dr. Ignacio de la Calle - 17 May 2022
Interview about the incubation of Quasar Science Resources by the ESA BIC and how the derivation of products from satellite remote sensing is becoming an strategic line for the company.
MadBlue Newsletter
SIMBAD, a platform designed for the monitoring of terrestrial ecosystems from space
Dr. Ignacio de la Calle - 8 March 2022
This week, we’re fortunate to introduce Ignacio de la Calle, Managing Director of Quasar Science Resources (Quasar). The platform being developed by Quasar is called SIMBAD, an acronym for Sentinel Imagery MultiBand Analysis and Dissemination. It is designed for the monitoring of terrestrial ecosystems from space to assist in their sustainable use, leveraging images from the Sentinel missions.
APTE Magazine
SIMBAD: Soil Moisture Analysis and Monitoring using radar and optical data from Sentinel 1 and 2 satellites
Dr. Ignacio de la Calle and Pablo Alejandro - 30 August 2021
Technology can help address the demands of “smart agriculture,” aiding in resource and waste management, increasing productivity, and consequently, the available income for rural populations, while also eliminating the need for transformation and destruction of natural spaces to achieve these productivity goals.
APTE Magazine
Quasar Science Resources and Wooboat join forces to provide interactive mapping of Posidonia Oceanica meadows
Dr. Ignacio de la Calle - 29 September 2020
Quasar Science Resources and Wooboat have joined forces to provide interactive mapping of Posidonia Oceanica meadows, as well as coral reefs and other products aimed at establishing and ensuring the quality of coastal waters.
El Mundo - National Newspaper
SIMBAD: a platform to protect Earth's ecosystems from space
Dr. Ignacio de la Calle - 27 February 2020
The significant achievements in space research represent technological advances that can be applied to solving problems affecting our daily lives and allow us to better understand the world around us. Currently, many of our scientists are working on the development of applications derived from space technology for their use in studying various phenomena closer to our daily lives.
The Sentinel missions of the European Commission and the European Space Agency (ESA) are a European effort for the observation and monitoring of the Earth and its various habitats. In particular, understanding the distribution of marine habitats is necessary for sustainable use of coastal areas.
Innovaspain - Digital Newspaper
SIMBAD: a platform to protect Earth's ecosystems from space
Dr. Ignacio de la Calle - 17 October 2019
The company Quasar has developed a tool that enables the mapping of the Oceanic Posidonia, an aquatic plant native to the Mediterranean. Protecting Earth’s ecosystems from space. That’s the goal with which Simbad is born, the scientific platform that, more specifically, will be responsible for monitoring the Oceanic Posidonia, an endemic aquatic plant of the Mediterranean Sea.
ComunidadISL - Digital Newspaper
Protecting Marine Ecosystems from Space
Dr. Ignacio de la Calle - 15 October 2019
A system is developed to map Posidonia from space. The startup company Quasar Science Resources, selected in 2018 by the European Space Agency Business Incubation Centre (ESA BIC) program in the Community of Madrid, plans to present a prototype of the SIMBAD project on Monday, the 14th, which will display the first maps of Posidonia in the Balearic Islands.
Madri+d
SIMBAD: a platform to protect Earth's ecosystems from space
Dr. Ignacio de la Calle - 15 October 2019
Monitoring Oceanic Posidonia is the objective of this platform developed by Quasar, a company incubated by the ESA BIC Community of Madrid program.
Noudiari - Digital Newspaper
A company creates maps of the seagrass meadows of the Balearic Islands from satellite images
Dr. Ignacio de la Calle - 15 October 2019
The SIMBAD project for monitoring Posidonia using satellite images from the Copernicus program will enable a Madrid-based company to map the growth and evolution of these underwater meadows and identify incidents affecting their extent.
Via Madrid - Digital Newspaper
A Madrid-based company will map Posidonia using Copernicus satellites
Dr. Ignacio de la Calle - 13 October 2019
The SIMBAD project for monitoring Posidonia using satellite images from the Copernicus program will enable a Madrid-based company to map the growth and evolution of these underwater meadows, and identify incidents affecting their extent.
EFE Verde - Digital Newspaper
Quasar develops a system to map Posidonia from space
Dr. Ignacio de la Calle - 13 October 2019
The startup company Quasar Science Resources, selected in 2018 by the European Space Agency Business Incubation Centre (ESA BIC) program in the Community of Madrid, plans to present a prototype of the SIMBAD project on Monday, the 14th, which will display the first maps of Posidonia in the Balearic Islands.
La Vanguardia - National Newspaper
A company will map Posidonia meadows from satellites
Dr. Ignacio de la Calle - 13 October 2019
The Simbad project for monitoring Posidonia using satellite images from the Copernicus program will allow a Madrid-based company to map the growth and evolution of these underwater meadows and identify incidents that affect their extent.
El Confidencial - National Newspaper
A company creates maps of the seagrass meadows of the Balearic Islands from satellite images
Dr. Ignacio de la Calle - 13 October 2019
The Simbad project for monitoring Posidonia using satellite images from the Copernicus program will allow a Madrid-based company to map the growth and evolution of these underwater meadows and identify incidents that affect their extent.
La Razon - National Newspaper
A company will monitor Posidonia meadows from space
Dr. Ignacio de la Calle - 22 September 2019
A Madrid-based startup, will use dynamic maps generated from satellite images to monitor the evolution of this endanger ecosystem in the Balearic Islands.
Diario de Ibiza - Digital Newspaper
A company will map seagrass meadows from space
Dr. Ignacio de la Calle - 25 August 2019
The SIMBAD project for monitoring Posidonia using satellite images from the Copernicus program will enable a Madrid-based company to map the growth and evolution of these underwater meadows and identify incidents affecting their extent.
Comopeces - Digital Newspaper
A company will launch a prototype for Posidonia mapping in September
Dr. Ignacio de la Calle - 21 August 2019
Quasar S. R. will present a map of the presence of the aquatic plant in the Balearic Islands, and within a two-year timeframe, they will expand it to cover the entire Mediterranean region.
Diario de Mallorca - Digital Newspaper
A company will launch a prototype for Posidonia mapping in September
Dr. Ignacio de la Calle - 21 August 2019
Quasar will present a map of the presence of the aquatic plant, and within a two-year timeframe, they will expand it to cover the entire Mediterranean.
La Cope - National Radiostation
A company will launch a prototype for Posidonia mapping in September
Dr. Ignacio de la Calle - 21 August 2019
Ignacio de la Calle is interviewed about the release of the prototype of Posidonia maps around the Balearic Islands derived using satellite remote sensing techniques.
