- Giant balloons wildfire prediction technology is being tested in Colorado to enhance early detection and tracking of wildfires through high-resolution imaging and real-time data collection.
- Urban Sky launched a balloon equipped with infrared sensors to monitor vegetation density and moisture, providing critical data to assess wildfire risk and improve fire intelligence.
- The balloons can operate at a resolution of 3.5 meters, significantly better than existing satellite systems, and can hover over areas for continuous updates, unlike drones and planes.
- Cost-effective and easy to deploy, these balloons can be launched quickly from a pickup truck and reused after landing, offering a practical solution for remote wildfire monitoring.
- With climate change increasing wildfire frequency and intensity, this innovative approach aims to provide accurate data for firefighters and researchers, ultimately improving wildfire management strategies.
https://www.cnn.com/weather/colorado-wildfires-urban-sky-balloon-c2e-spc/index.html
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