Compass Informatics is proud to have played a pivotal role in the development of the Area Monitoring System (AMS), a groundbreaking project recognised for its innovative use of open source technologies.
As a leading provider of location technologies and data analytics solutions, Compass Informatics partnered with the Department of Agriculture, Food, and the Marine (DAFM) to revolutionise agricultural land-use monitoring and CAP payment verification.
Key Contributions
- Technical Expertise: Compass Informatics leveraged its deep expertise in GIS, Earth Observation, and data analytics to design and implement a robust AMS solution.
- Open-Source Adoption: The company embraced open-source technologies such as PostgreSQL, Python, QGIS, and SNAP, ensuring greater efficiency, flexibility, security, and reliability.
- Data Integration: Compass Informatics integrated various data sources, including open-source ESA Sentinel satellite imagery, to provide a comprehensive and accurate monitoring system.
- Custom Algorithm Development: The team developed bespoke algorithms to analyse land cover changes, detect agricultural activities, and assess compliance with CAP schemes.
- Scalability and Efficiency: Compass Informatics ensured the AMS could be scaled up to monitor over 130,000 farms across Ireland, reducing the need for costly on-site inspections by 99.95%.
The Impact of AMS
- Enhanced Efficiency: AMS has streamlined CAP payment verification processes, reducing administrative burdens for both DAFM and farmers.
- Improved Accuracy: The system’s reliance on open-source satellite data ensures accurate and timely monitoring, minimising errors in payment allocation.
- Cost Savings: By utilising freely available open-source data, AMS has significantly reduced costs associated with traditional monitoring methods.
- Transparency and Fairness: AMS promotes transparency and fairness by providing a standardised, data-driven approach to compliance verification.
A Testament to Open Source Technologies
The Area Monitoring System is a testament to the power of open-source technology in driving innovation and efficiency within the public sector.
Compass Informatics is proud to have contributed to this transformative project, demonstrating its commitment to delivering cutting-edge solutions that address complex challenges and benefit society.
We wish DAFM all the best in their nomination for the ‘Best Use of Open Source Technologies” award and look forward to celebrating their achievements at the Public Sector Digital Transformation Awards.