Our business

Our business

Remote sensing is a technology used for studying the shape and properties of objects from a distance without touching them. With this technology, the entire Earth can be observed from space using satellites. This is called satellite remote sensing.

RESTEC provides total solutions by harnessing its comprehensive strengths, ranging from research and development to implementation and use of satellite remote sensing, in order to contribute to resolving social issues, including environmental issues,
natural disasters, national land management, and agriculture, forestry, and fishery issues.

Paving the way for a prosperous future
with remote sensing technology- Enhancing, Connecting and Sharing -

Vision

RESTEC has been using remote sensing technology for half a century to collect data on the ever-changing conditions of the Earth from space, and deliver it worldwide.
Our planet is facing challenges, such as global climate change, record-breaking torrential rains due to global warming, and dramatic changes in the security environment. Additionally, Japan is entering a critical phase as its social infrastructure ages and its labor force declines.
Under these circumstances, RESTEC strives to explore the potential of remote sensing technology in order to provide data tailored to the diverse values of our users, improve the quality of people’s lives, and pave the way for a prosperous future.

“Enhancing”
RESTEC will continuously pursue the development and use of remote sensing technology to further enhance its technological capabilities and values.

“Connecting”
RESTEC will leverage the achievements made by remote sensing technology to benefit numerous fields and connect society.

“Sharing”
RESTEC will share the prosperous future paved by remote sensing technology with people all over the world.


 The six business areas of RESTEC


RESTEC operates in six different business areas to expand the potential for remote sensing in terms of both the public interest and business success
through comprehensive initiatives on satellite earth observation.
 

Category

Satellite Earth Observation

Satellite Earth Observation

Supporting Japan’s space development and utilization by building on our comprehensive capabilities in remote sensing technology

This business supports the space development and utilization activities by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and other organizations, which are engaged in the development and operation of Earth observation satellites as well as data processing and utilization.
RESTEC provides proposals and support for public and private satellite remote sensing projects, both domestically and internationally. We draw on our comprehensive capabilities that form the core of our satellite Earth observation technology, coupled with technologies cultivated through our research and development business. In doing so, RESTEC contributes to the growth and development of this business.

Research and Development

Research and Development

Pursuing new possible uses of remote sensing technology and leading analytical studies

This business focuses on leading analytical studies and researching and developing world-class remote sensing technology based on our foundational and applied expertise.
In addition to developing technologies, we actively work with other organizations to create original technologies while exploring new areas and possibilities in remote sensing applications.
The skills developed by this business, together with the technical capabilities nurtured through the satellite Earth observation business, will help to solve social issues through our solution businesses and other initiatives.

Think Tank

Think Tank

Finding Earth observation solutions and making policy recommendations based on our broad expertise and networks

This business draws on our expertise accumulated over half a century as well as our domestic and overseas networks to conduct studies and analyses related to planning, development, and implementation of government and other projects, and provide consulting services.
We partner with our solution businesses to resolve issues facing customers and make policy recommendations. As experts in remote sensing technology, we also contribute to society through information dissemination.

Solution

Solution

Using remote sensing technology to help solve issues facing society and customers

This business strives to solve social and customer issues through data provision, technical verification, and service provision.
Working actively with our partners, including private companies and space-related organizations, we provide solutions to business challenges in fields such as agriculture, forestry, and fisheries, construction, and civil engineering. Additionally, we are continuously planning and developing new services and products. These initiatives will further promote social applications for remote sensing technology in a wide range of fields and contribute to finding solutions to social issues.

Capacity building

Capacity building

Increasing the users of remote sensing technology through training services and networks

This business offers programs for acquiring knowledge and practical skills in remote sensing technology to meet our customers’ challenges and needs.
Training programs, which make full use of RESTEC’s technical know-how, fulfill the diversifying needs of Japanese and foreign customers. In addition, we will utilize the global network established through these programs to further increase the users of remote sensing technology.

Enhancement of Utilization

Enhancement of Utilization

Scaling up remote sensing from a public interest perspective

This business provides remote sensing support to communities for promoting the use and dissemination of the technology.
For public interest purposes, RESTEC actively collaborates with universities and academic societies in the field of remote sensing, provides relevant research grants, and sends staff to hold related classes and other activities. This business aims to increase awareness of remote sensing technology and promote its use around the world.