PierSight Blog

PierSight is building a constellation of SAR & AIS satellites to provide persistent ocean monitoring.

•May 20, 2025

Adding Strategic Capital and Mission-Aligned Investors

We recently welcomed long-term strategic partners to our already stellar group of investors, bringing our total funding to $8 million.

Announcements

•May 20, 2025

Adding Strategic Capital and Mission-Aligned Investors

We recently welcomed long-term strategic partners to our already stellar group of investors, bringing our total funding to $8 million.

PierSight Space: Entrepreneurial Ecosystems for SpaceTech

Republished About PierSight

•Mar 3, 2025

PierSight Space: Entrepreneurial Ecosystems for SpaceTech

This is a case study about PierSight written by IIM-A Ventures and originally published on their website.

Varuna Paved the Way - Now Drone SAR & MATSYA Take Over

Varuna Mission

•Mar 3, 2025

Varuna Paved the Way - Now Drone SAR & MATSYA Take Over

With Varuna’s legacy guiding us, 2025 launches new frontiers—Drone SAR takes flight, and MATSYA dives deep into maritime analytics.

Maritime Use Cases Of Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) Satellites

Synthetic Aperture Radar Use Cases

•Feb 25, 2025

Maritime Use Cases Of Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) Satellites

SAR satellites can monitor and surveil the global oceans for security, research, defense, and investment. Here are real-world applications of the technology.

Varuna Subsystems: Software-Defined Radio and Radar

Varuna Mission Technology

•Jan 30, 2025

Varuna Subsystems: Software-Defined Radio and Radar

The Digital and X-band Module is the central processing unit for radar and communication signals, optimized for compact signal processing and real-time communication, with design considerations for interference and radiation effects in space.

Varuna Subsystems: Electronic Power Conditioner (EPC)/ DC-DC Converter

Varuna Mission Technology

•Jan 27, 2025

Varuna Subsystems: Electronic Power Conditioner (EPC)/ DC-DC Converter

The Electronic Power Conditioner (EPC) converts raw DC voltage to required levels for subsystems like FPGA and AFE, featuring EMI filters for interference reduction, redundant circuits for reliability, and a closed-loop control system for stability under varying loads. It includes safety mechanisms like Overpower Protection and Fuse to prevent failures.