The article describes a case of collaboration between NCC SLING and the company PRIOT Digital in the development of a system for the early detection of bark beetle outbreaks using Sentinel-2 satellite data, deep learning, and high-performance computing (HPC). The solution enables faster analysis of large volumes of data and early detection of tree stress, helping forestry services take timely action and reduce economic and ecological damage. PRIOT Digital is a Slovenian research and development company founded in 2019, operating in the fields of Industry 4.0, the Internet of Things (IoT), and remote sensing.
More examples of successful collaborations between National Competence Centres (NCCs) and Centres of Excellence (CoEs) with companies are presented in the online publication “Success Stories 2025”.
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Authors: NCC SLING and PRIOT Digital Systems
