TerraVoyager

Many travellers today want not just to visit places, but to have meaningful experiences that are personalised, safe, and sustainable. However: They often lack realtime environmental and terrain data to make informed choices (e.g., weather, remote terrain, hazard zones).

Travel providers have limited use of satellite-derived data to enhance experiences (e.g., immersive tours, AR overlays, location-based insights).

Sustainability is a growing concern: travellers want to minimise impact but don’t have tools to compare options.

Proposed solution:

Develop a mobile app “TerraVoyager” that: 

Uses Galileo GNSS for precise user location and context.

Uses Copernicus satellite imagery + data (terrain, land use, vegetation, water bodies) to overlay immersive travel insights.

Provides a personalised itinerary or route suggestion that factors in sustainability metrics (e.g., off-peak routes, less crowded areas).

Offers augmented-reality or interactive map features that show hidden storytelling: e.g., historic terrain changes, environmental vulnerability, local biodiversity.

Includes “safety & terrain awareness” mode: traveller sees potential hazard zones (based on terrain slope, vegetation dryness, weather patterns) before choosing a hike or excursion.

Data sources:

Copernicus Open Access Hub (for satellite imagery & land-use data)

Galileo GNSS (for positioning)

Possibly EGNOS for augmentation and more positioning accuracy.

BroadTravel takes on Challenge #3: Beyond Horizons – Redefining Travel with Space Innovation.
It combines satellite data with tourism services to make travel smarter and more enjoyable - offering personalized, eco-friendly trip suggestions, real-time safety insights, and richer experiences powered by EU space technologies.