From data chaos to precision: how diagram group leverages Google Earth Engine for smarter agriculture
At Localyse, we’re fortunate to work with forward-thinking organizations that harness the power of geospatial technology to solve real-world problems. One such organization is Diagram Group, a company deeply involved in precision agriculture, and a standout user of Google Earth Engine (GEE). We sat down with Vanni Costa, Software Project Leader and Process Engineer at Diagram Group, to learn how Earth Engine is transforming their workflows and unlocking new possibilities in their field.
The challenge
Fragmented data, frustrating processes
Before adopting Earth Engine, the Diagram Group team faced a familiar challenge: data fragmentation. Satellite imagery had to be collected from multiple suppliers, each with their own formats, access methods, and update cycles. This complexity made their analysis time-consuming and limited their scalability.
“The need to collect data from various platforms, each with its own standards and procedures, was inefficient and a barrier to innovation,” says Vanni.
The solution
Centralizing geospatial power with Earth Engine
Google Earth Engine offered a game-changing solution: a unified, cloud-based platform with standardized access to a wide range of satellite data—including Sentinel and Landsat imagery. Diagram Group designed and built a custom architecture that integrates their GIS modules and analytical processes directly with Earth Engine. “Earth Engine gave us a single access point to a rich set of normalized satellite data,” Vanni explains. “It allowed us to design something we couldn’t achieve with other scattered tools.”
This architecture also leverages the broader Google Cloud ecosystem, including:
- Cloud Functions
- BigQuery
- Cloud Storage
- Pub/Sub
- Cloud Scheduler
- Cloud Run
Together, these tools enable scalable, automated, and real-time data processing tailored to the needs of modern agriculture.
The impact
Better data, better insights
Since adopting Earth Engine, Diagram Group has seen significant benefits:
- Access to better, more consistent satellite data
- New types of insights enabled by time series analysis and custom geospatial modeling
The impact is especially clear in their service delivery:
“Earth Engine’s integrated datalake of satellite flybys allows us to provide an effective, responsive service to our customers in agriculture.”
What’s next
Deeper insights, more data
Looking ahead, Diagram Group plans to continue evolving their use of Earth Engine. They’re exploring additional GIS data layers and new analysis methods to deepen their precision agriculture offerings.
“We’re aiming for further improvements, more data collection, and testing layers we haven’t yet used.”
Localyse + Earth Engine: supporting innovation in every field
At Localyse, we’re proud to support organizations like Diagram Group that are pushing boundaries with geospatial technology. Their journey with Earth Engine is a perfect example of how cloud-based tools can simplify complex workflows, fuel innovation, and deliver measurable value.
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