Explaining Earth from orbit
Satellite data is becoming one of the most powerful tools for understanding our planet - from natural phenomena to to global trade.
How Orbital Vantage started
In early 2026, I wanted to run safely on Baltic Sea ice and looked to satellite imagery for help. That small experiment quickly expanded into a broader curiosity about what Earth Observation Satellites can reveal about our planet; from storms and desert winds to ports, cities and global trade.
This site documents those explorations and the tools that occasionally grow out of them.
Two ways to explore Orbital Vantage
The Lab
Exploratory satellite analysis
In The Lab I experiment with satellite data, investigate real -world phenomena and test new analytical ideas. Most remain simple explorations, others evolve into operational monitoring projects
Port Congestion Index
Operational monitoring
The Port Congestion Index (PCI) tracks vessel accumulation at major ports using radar satellite imagery. Updated weekly, it offers an experimental satellite-based perspective on global trade congestion.
Latest explorations from the Lab
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