Meghan Dear is the Chief Operations Officer at Wyvern, a company based in Edmonton, Canada, specializing in high-resolution hyperspectral imaging from space to address global challenges like climate change.
Meghan Dear Chief Operations Officer at Wyvern
Meghan Dear serves as the Chief Operations Officer (COO) at Wyvern, a company headquartered in Edmonton, Canada. As part of the leadership team, she is instrumental in steering Wyvern's operational strategies. Wyvern specializes in providing high-resolution hyperspectral imaging from space, with data products designed for chemical fingerprinting of Earth's surface. Her role involves ensuring the smooth functioning and scaling of operations to meet the company’s objectives and mission.
Wyvern Hyperspectral Imaging Technology
Wyvern focuses on delivering high-quality, high-resolution hyperspectral imaging data from space. The company's technology incorporates deployable optics to enhance image resolution and quality. Their flagship constellation, Dragonette, collects 5.3-metre hyperspectral imaging data from low earth orbit. Data products from Dragonette are offered in an analysis-ready format, making them suitable for integration into various geospatial environments without additional platform investments.
Dragonette Satellite Constellation Deployments
Wyvern has successfully launched multiple satellites as part of its Dragonette constellation. Dragonette-001 and Dragonette-002 were launched in the first half of 2023, with Dragonette-003 following in November 2023. These satellites are part of a plan to expand the constellation, with a fourth satellite slated for launch in 2024. This expansion aims to enhance the company's capabilities in providing reliable and extensive hyperspectral data.
License Options for Hyperspectral Data
Wyvern offers two licensing options for the usage of its hyperspectral data: internal use and public use. These flexible licensing options are designed to accommodate a variety of customer needs. Furthermore, the data is platform and cloud agnostic, allowing customers to integrate it into their existing systems without requiring expensive platform investments or switching cloud service providers.
Mission-Driven Focus on Global Challenges
Wyvern is mission-driven with a strong focus on addressing significant global challenges such as climate change. The data products provided by Wyvern are tailored to support efforts in understanding and mitigating climate impact through precise chemical fingerprinting of Earth's surface. The company aims to be a reliable provider of high-quality data, contributing to world-scale solutions without engaging in building and selling analytical solutions.