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In the latest episode of the Geospeciale Podcast, Harald Gortz and Tjip van Dale discuss the rise of Agentic AI in remote sensing. Using relatable real-world examples—from timber deliveries to manure silos and waterways—they demonstrate how AI systems are becoming increasingly autonomous.
In the Geospecial podcast "To digital twin Not to digital twin ," Niels and Stefan digital twin what they encounter in practice. They explain how municipalities and government agencies are increasingly discovering how 3D models help not only to visualize plans but also to immediately assess them against policies, standards, and objectives. They also share current examples, insights, and technological developments related to digital twins.
Before we can visualize anything in a digital twin, we first need to understand what we’re actually looking at. Without that foundation, visualizations are nothing more than pretty pictures. In part four of the series, Harald takes a step back to the beginning: observation itself. Not just via satellites or drones, but also with our own eyes. Remote sensing with observation—knowing who is looking, why, and with what instrument. Only then can you combine data into information that is accurate, meaningful, and usable.
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 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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
