FAQ
Questions & Answers
SNOWsat is a software solution from Kässbohrer Geländefahrzeug AG that helps downhill and cross-country ski resorts to control their processes digitally, centrally and efficiently. The goal is to simplify and optimize the everyday work of all who take care of the ski resort. SNOWsat provides support for slope grooming, snowmaking, geodata management, fleet management as well as maintenance of vehicles and systems.
SNOWsat offers software solutions for the vehicle fleet and for slope grooming and planning. Depending on the area of responsibility and the application, you can take a modular approach and choose between the following solutions.
Fleet management of snow groomers, snowmobiles and other machines
Slope and cross-country ski trail grooming, building a snow park
Slope planning and snow management
Area and map management
Task management
Servicing management with maintenance management and inventory management
SNOWsat provides employees with optimum support in all areas of a ski resort by modeling processes in slope and trail management, fleet management and servicing management. By recording, visualizing and analyzing vehicle and snow depth data, the software enables you to see potential for optimization and for savings. In addition, SNOWsat makes it possible to offer and maintain slopes with minimal snow use. All of the data is always available as a basis for decision-making, and it creates transparency and safety while also streamlining processes and making them more stable and more efficient.
"We were able to save diesel on the order of at least 20%. The investment in the 20 slope and fleet management systems paid for itself in only a few years." Matthias In-Albon, Managing Director at Destination Gstaad, Switzerland (2023)
"We were able to keep the valley slope open considerably longer. For us this means increased revenue in the six-figure range [...]. We invested our money really well here!" Thomas Lingg, Managing Director at Imbergbahn Steibis, Germany (2023)
"SNOWsat has given us the ability to operate, manage and run a ski resort with very nominal natural snowfalls." James McKenzie, Ski Area Manager at NZSki, Mount Hutt, New Zealand (2024)
Over 20% savings in time spent on building and maintaining slopes
+ Up to 25% savings in fuel costs
= Together up to 25% savings in operating costs
- All current PistenBully models (PistenBully 100, 400, 600, 800) and the predecessor models of the current PistenBully 400 and PistenBully 600
- Current models of other manufacturers
- Other machines such as cars and snowmobiles
Yes, SNOWsat can be retrofitted without any problems.
Yes, there are interfaces for the following manufacturers:
- Leica
- PowerGIS
- ATASSpro
- WinCC
- Snowvisual
- TECHNOFASE
Yes, it is possible to switch.
Please refer to the overview for availability.
If you have any other questions or availability inquiries, please contact your sales partner.
SNOWsat is offered as Software-as-a-Service in a modular and transparent licensing model. Our clear and simple cost structure does not contain any hidden fees or long-term obligations. This transparent pricing enables you to plan precisely and manage your budget effectively while you profit from high-quality services and continuous updates.
Yes, our PRO ACADEMY range of training courses includes both flexible online training as well as in-person training on-site. These training courses are specially tailored to your needs so that you are enabled to use our software effectively. You can find all information about the training courses at the PRO ACADEMY website.
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