Google funds satellite constellation that aims to detect global wildfires using AI
FireSat, a satellite constellation, is designed to detect and manage even small wildfires more effectively. View on euronews
Google funds FireSat launch to detect and track wildfires
Google has backed FireSat, a constellation of satellites intended to detect, track, and perhaps even prevent wildfires from spreading. The first satellite in the FireSat program is expected to launch early next year.
Google backs privately funded satellite constellation for wildfire detection
Now you can add wildfire detection to the list. Satellites have observed wildfires from space for decades, but a new initiative partially funded by Google's philanthropic arm aims to deploy more than 50 small satellites in low-Earth orbit to pinpoint flare-ups as small as a classroom anywhere in the world.
Google to invest in satellites and AI to better detect wildfires
FireSat, a constellation of more than 50 satellites, will be able to detect wildfires as small as the size of a classroom, about 16 by 16 feet, Google said in an announcement.
Google backs FireSat, a satellite project aimed at detecting and tracking wildfires
Google has gotten involved with FireSat, a project for a satellite constellation that will be aimed at monitoring wildfires.
Ultra-early wildfire detection worldwide nears reality with coming satellite ‘constellation,’ Google says
The multi-million dollar "FireSat" constellation will enable detection of wildfires as small as classrooms. Here's how it works.
Google’s FireSat constellation to detect early stage wildfires
Tech giant Google is developing a bespoke satellite constellation capable of detecting and tracking wildfires about the size of a school classroom.
Google to invest in new satellites that detect wildfires within 20 minutes
Google and its partners to launch a series of small satellites which, together, can find and monitor wildfires anywhere in the world within 20 minutes.
AI and satellite technology used for wildfire detection in Bay Area
AI-based wildfire smoke sensors installed around the South Bay that can "discern from a barbecue, or a chimney, or a wildfire." New satellites are also being used to detect wildfires as small as the size of a classroom.
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How AI can help spot wildfires
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