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Remote Sensing
Mapping mudflows using a single satellite image
Severe mudslides struck the Valencia region. But how do you analyze a disaster area like this if you don’t have pre-flood imagery? Read how we developed a smart and fast analysis method using satellite data, the Flood Mud Index (FMI), and advanced image processing in ERDAS .
Remote Sensing
Harald and Tjip: How remote sensing Is Accelerating remote sensing Water Authority's remote sensing (Podcast E09)
Remote sensing finally come of age in Dutch water management. Harald and Tjip argue that everything hinges on who is observing, with what tools, from what altitude, and—above all—for what purpose. All these different methods of observation overlap like layers of transparencies; only when you combine them does a coherent picture emerge that water authority staff can immediately translate into policy and action. Discover step by step how you can apply the same techniques from this podcast in your organization, and let Harald and Tjip guide you on how to accelerate your processes.
Meet our new CEO: An in-depth interview with Eric-Jan van Alten
Founder Wouter Brokx has handed IMAGEM the day-to-day management of IMAGEM to Eric-Jan van Alten. Eric-Jan has now taken on the role of CEO and has gained his first impressions. With over fifteen years of experience in scaling organizations and products, he brings new energy and a fresh perspective. But who is he, really? What drives him? And how does he view the future of IMAGEM?
Change in leadership at IMAGEM
After more than twenty years at the helm of IMAGEM, founder Wouter Brokx is handing over day-to-day management to Eric-Jan van Alten. Wouter will remain actively involved and will focus entirely on innovation, strategy, and product development. This transition aligns with the phase the company is currently in: mature, growing, and full of ambition to tackle societal challenges with in-depth domain expertise, powerful technology, and a proven approach.
Digital Twin
2D or 3D? The right choice for your municipality
2D maps provide an overview, but lack context. How tall is a building? Does a transformer station obstruct traffic or the view? How does water flow through the city? What does the world ‘really’ look like? 3D and digital twins that missing dimension and dynamic interaction. This gives you better insight, allows you to simulate effects, and helps you make smarter choices. But 2D remains valuable, of course. The power lies in the combination. Read how you can use these technologies together to create a more efficient and future-proof municipality.
Digital Twin
IMAGEM Dutch Metropolitan Innovations (DMI)
IMAGEM is proud IMAGEM Dutch Metropolitan Innovations (DMI), the partnership of government agencies, businesses, and research institutions dedicated to creating sustainable, livable cities. With our Planspace and digital twin, we connect fragmented data, simulate scenarios, and accelerate decision-making. We bring this expertise to the DMI ecosystem to help municipalities make faster and better-informed choices for the cities of tomorrow.
Digital Twin
From drone photo to digital twin
Whereas in the past, methods for creating 3D models were slow, expensive, and complex, it is now possible to generate realistic and detailed 3D models—meshes or shape models—in just a few minutes. The use of drones and smart software, in particular, makes all the difference. All this for a fraction of the time, cost, and effort.
Harald Gortz: 5 years as a business consultant at IMAGEM
Harald Gortz, who has been a business consultant at IMAGEM for five years, bridges the gap between technology and real-world application. His fascination with remote sensing sustainable solutions aligns perfectly with his work and hobbies, such as drones and photography. A born storyteller: “When I write about a green roof, I install one myself.”
Remote Sensing
Geodata reveals forgotten history: the mystery of the old ditch
The CABR opened on January 2, 2025. NOS reporter Lex Runderkamp is investigating this wartime history; with the help of our geodata specialist Harald Gortz, among others, aerial photographs and modern data were used in the investigation to reveal historical sites.
Remote Sensing
Remote Sensing 3: Detecting and Monitoring Green Roofs in Ezinge
Satellite data makes it easy to identify the most suitable locations for green roofs. It also allows you to monitor the condition of the roofs. Green roofs help mitigate flooding caused by heavy rainfall. It’s a great way to make your municipality more climate-resilient without having to climb onto the roof yourself.