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Sustainable Water Resource Management

Sustainable Water Resource Management

Data at the Heart of Sustainable Water Management

Since the 1990s, CLS has been measuring the height of oceans, lakes, and rivers. With 30 years of Earth observation expertise, CLS is committed to sustainable water management.

The evolution and accessibility of satellite-based solutions now make it possible to identify water stocks (volumes in dams, snow quantities, river flow, water quality, etc.) and monitor their status in near real time.

Every day, CLS produces, aggregates, distributes, and archives massive volumes of data on water and aquatic environments.

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100+ physicists, oceanographers, cartographers, hydraulic engineers, researchers, and engineers work globally at CLS on space hydrology.
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For almost 10 years, CLS has applied its space hydrology expertise to study and manage water, measuring ocean, sea, and lake levels, identifying water masses, and characterizing water resources (volumes, flows, water quality, etc.).
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22,000 virtual stations operated by CLS experts provide a global overview of hydrological conditions.
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CLS Water Platform: Water resource management tool

Identifying and Mapping
Water Reserves

For over 30 years, CLS has leveraged its satellite data management expertise to identify and map available water resources across territories.

This experience ensures precise and reliable analysis of water reserves, essential for effective and sustainable water resource management.

Anticipating Water Resources

Anticipating Water Resources for Sustainable Management: Prediction for Better Prevention

Anticipation is key to proactive water management, enabling effective crisis prevention.

CLS has developed innovative technologies using advanced modeling, artificial intelligence (AI), and digital twins. These tools simulate water behavior, analyze real-time collected data, and create digital replicas of physical systems.

This integrated approach supports upstream planning, reduces risks of shortages or excesses, and ensures sustainable use of this vital resource.

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Building and Operating Complex Information Systems

CLS leverages its expertise in data aggregation, large-scale database management, and access to key information to optimize your strategies. By integrating data from various sources, we provide a unified and relevant view that supports informed decision-making.

Our mastery of complex information systems ensures efficient, reliable management tailored to your organization’s needs.

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Defining Indicators
and Facilitating Collaboration

CLS offers measurable standards to promote collaboration around water resources. By defining clear, shared indicators, we foster cooperation among stakeholders to ensure balanced and sustainable water management.

This collaborative approach aligns goals and optimizes strategies for water preservation and usage.

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Multiple
Research Programs

From fundamental to applied research, CLS dedicates significant resources to R&D in space hydrology.

CLS is fully engaged in several aspects of the European Copernicus program, from data creation to its use in products and services.

Our experts also work closely with the French Space Agency (CNES) on water level studies within the new SWOT program and its related applications.

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Operational Projects

Independently or in partnership, CLS addresses the needs of public and private clients in integrated water resource management and water information systems.

Ministries, basin agencies, and hydraulic infrastructure managers have trusted CLS to support the implementation of new tools and models enhancing their information systems with satellite technologies under programs like Vigisécheresse, FloodDam, and WaterSim.

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