The Company developed an advanced geospatial model that predicts soil moisture levels at scale using sparse ground sensor data and open-source satellite inputs. Designed to operate at a higher resolution, the system extrapolates environmental conditions across regions without the need for dense hardware deployments.
The result of R&D: a scalable, cost-effective solution for agriculture, land management and climate monitoring—achieving insights previously thought impossible without mass sensor deployment.
Originally developed for agricultural and climate use cases, the underlying technology has wider applications in aerospace and Earth observation, including satellite payload validation, remote terrain monitoring and precision targeting for UAV-based analytics.
Want to submit an R&D tax relief claim but sit within the defence industry? This article outlines the process we follow at RCK for defence clients, taking into account the security protocols and confidentiality requirements in this sector.
Companies operating within the defence space are only too aware of the specific security processes and protocols that are necessary when supporting national security. However, this can often lead to these companies questioning if they are able to submit a full R&D claim to HMRC, without contravening these rules or without exposing secret data. This is a valid concern but shouldn't be a barrier to claiming back the legitimate R&D costs associated with the innovation.
