Natel's digital services division, Upstream Tech, provides solutions that maximize operational efficiency and minimize risk to hydropower owners, operators and developers using the power of machine learning and remote sensing.
HydroForecast
Industry-leading water forecasts
HydroForecast delivers highly accurate water forecasts anywhere on Earth, powered by AI and satellite imagery.
By applying a unique combination of advanced weather forecasts, satellite data, in situ data, and theory-guided machine learning, HydroForecast allows users to manage climate and water risk by enabling data-informed planning and operations.
Designed for decision making
- Key forecasts and threshold alerts show important information in one place
- Automated production keeps forecasts running at over 99% uptime, even when key staff or model inputs are out
- Secure, cloud-based delivery integrates seamlessly with existing systems
- Probabilistic outputs highlight the range of possible outcomes and uncertainty



Visualisations of satellite vegetation and snow observations computed frm NASA MODIS satellite data on three selected days during spring snowmelt.
Lens
Scalable landscape monitoring
Lens is an efficient way to comprehensively monitor landscapes, giving everyone in your organization eyes on the ground through aggregated satellite, aerial and environmental data and a powerful collaborative workflow.
Accelerating natural resource conservation
Lens supports conservation organizations, land trusts, state agencies, and restoration companies as they protect vital places and natural resources. Read about how TNC California’s stewardship team saved 37% of staff time with Lens.
