September 2020

There is an increasing need for affordable, effective monitoring of the environment, with the recent wildfires in the western US states being only the latest example. Each year the number of wildfire outbreaks across the globe increases, as does the need for faster detection of fires and the ability to reliably monitoring them through degraded conditions. With forests covering millions of acres of land worldwide, satellite-based imaging services from D-CAT can play a key role in monitoring fire risk for all stakeholders, including fire-fighters.

Wildfire Detection

Wildfires are a huge concern for the environment, causing the destruction of large regions of wildlife habitat, as well as infrastructure. Notable recent cases include the wildfires in Western America where nearly a million acres of land have been burned in Oregon alone, causing extensive damage. Oregon and its neighbouring states are monitored regularly by satellites which capture images of the land using a variety of sensors. Through intelligent application of analytics and image processing to Sentinel-2 satellite imagery, our technology determines exactly where the fires are located. Such insights allow rescue teams to access which areas are at greatest risk, and the extent of the damage. Post-fire analysis and monitoring of land recovery and potentially dangerous run-offs can also be provided.

The image below shows a false colour image of the wildfire (in red/orange) in Fremont-Winema National Forest, Oregon on the 11th of September 2020:


The following image is from the 20th of August 2020 showing Mount Jefferson, Oregon:


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Industries

Environment & Forestry

Large-scale environmental monitoring

Never before has understanding our environment been so important, and we are at the forefront of enabling affordable services that allow businesses, organisations and governments to monitor large areas at scale. We help customers worldwide to monitor, assess and track both land and coastal environments, find issues and quantify what matters to them.

 

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Capabilities

Algorithm Development

Advanced algorithms for smart processing

We take a systematic approach to understanding how to solve customer problems. By focusing on the data which is available and the insights they bring, we develop and apply a range of algorithms to extract the knowledge that is required by our customers.

 

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Data Analytics & Machine Learning

Detailed analysis using the most advanced techniques

Our core capability is being able to understand and exploit data from a variety of sources. This requires a systematic approach to data exploration, preparation and processing to achieve the desired outcomes. Our particular expertise is in finding and combining the right data to solve customer problems, whether that be from satellite imagery, IoT sensors or bespoke data soruces.

 

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Image Processing & Fusion

Specialist image analysis and data fusion

We go beyond standard approaches to extract greater value from imagery for our customers. Whatever the image waveband, type or quality, we have the understanding and experience to meet even the most demanding of requirements, whether through existing algorithms or new, bespoke solutions, we can tailor to price and performance demands. As image and data fusion experts, we also bring the ability to offer enhanced performance from multiple sensor sources, where available.

 

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