How is forest fire monitoring changing for the better?
Hello Smart Firefighting Community!
Welcome to another episode of covering real world innovations via interviews with fire service and technology industry experts that empower YOU to develop your very own Smart Firefighting strategy!
In this episode:
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How space-based technology is changing forest fire monitoring
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How OroraTech's shoebox-sized satellites provide real-time insights for better decision-making in wildfire response
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How wildfire analytics, like fire-weighted power, help incident commanders understand fire behavior
Hear from Thomas Grübler, Co-founder, previous Chief Strategy Officer, and current CEO of OroraTech.
Thomas introduces their innovative space-based technology for forest fire monitoring. OroraTech uses a combination of data from public satellite sources and their own shoebox-sized satellites to provide continuous fire observations with high image quality. This data enables incident commanders to make better decisions by offering insights into fire perimeters, growth patterns, and fire types, whether canopy or ground fires.
Thomas emphasizes the importance of wildfire analytics and the need for ongoing innovation in the field of firefighting. He also credits XPRIZE for helping raise awareness and supporting demonstrations of OroraTech's capabilities. Looking ahead, Thomas is excited about the launch of a new fleet of satellites and sees promising opportunities for profitability in the space industry. He invites fire chiefs, fire communities, and corporations to explore partnerships with OroraTech.
So take a listen to hear what he has to share!
Episode Resources:
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