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Early detection of forest fires thanks to spatial IoT

IoT & forest fires: Swiftly detecting wildfires in remote areas, a mission made possible by Kinéis' satellite IoT.

At a glance

Issues

It is often difficult, if not impossible, to obtain information from remote areas, which prevents the detection of forest fires.

Solutions

With the use of Kinéis' connectivity, you receive immediate alerts at the onset of the combustion phase, enabling you to respond promptly and effectively.

Impacts

Early detection is essential, as it limits the spread of fires and reduces human, material and financial costs.

Issues

Increasingly frequent extreme heat waves, rising temperatures, rising greenhouse gas emissions... all the conditions are in place to increase the spread and scale of forest fires.

Since the beginning of the century, millions of hectares of forests have been lost to wildfire, i.e., almost 30% of our planet's forest, the equivalent of ten times the size of France.

Humans cause forest fires. Without rapid and accurate information feedback, it is complicated to predict when and where they will appear. Hence, the importance of early detection.

Billion dollars. That's how much forest fires cost the province of Alberta, Canada, during the summer of 2023, when nearly 1,000 fires were declared.

Without adequate means of monitoring remote areas where connectivity is non-existent, spotting fire outbreaks as soon as they occur is complex, if not impossible. The consequences are disastrous: fires are often detected late, if at all, resulting in the destruction of vast tracts of forest and considerable costs for fire suppression and post-incident response. What's more, these fires represent a catastrophe for our ecosystems and can cause loss of life.

These fires are also a significant problem for industry and business players, who must bear considerable costs when they are held responsible, often unintentionally. A railway company, for example, may start a fire when the wheels of its train grind against the rails, generating sparks near forests. Such a situation is detrimental both to the financial health and image of these professionals.

Forest fires are, therefore, a growing concern for individuals, their activities and their environment.

“According to a UN report, more than half of wildfire-related expenditure is used on response, while protection and planning measures account for less than 1% of the total budget.”

James Mac Carthy
World Resources Institute

Solutions

By adopting a proactive approach to prevention and monitoring, it's possible to act before fires get out of control by locating them even in the most remote areas.

Thanks to the Kinéis satellite connectivity system, combined with an IoT device, when a fire starts, it can be detected wherever and whenever it occurs. Intelligent sensors strategically positioned in forests, on trees or on the ground transmit near-real-time data to Kinéis nanosatellites.

These sensors analyze many crucial parameters: variations in temperature, atmospheric pressure, humidity levels, air quality, gas detection, and wind strength. Continuous, rigorous monitoring enables users to receive near-instantaneous alerts within 15 minutes of the first signs of combustion.
Thanks to the information received, professionals can intervene as quickly as possible to stem the spread of fires.

Spatial IoT opens doors to every corner of our planet, even in the densest, most remote forests beneath the canopy.

Continuous monitoring of key indicators such as temperature, humidity, air quality and wind strength.

Receiving Instant alerts from the combustion phase, enabling rapid action.

A guaranteed connection across 100% of the globe, even where terrestrial telecommunication networks are inoperable.

Nanosatellites using the long-range 400MHz frequency band, ultra-penetrating even in dense vegetation.

Impacts

Improving fire locating, monitoring, and prevention is essential for preserving our environment, human safety, and the sustainability of our activities.

By adopting a proactive and expansive approach, we can limit the spread of fires and minimize their devastating consequences. Early and effective detection means that emergency services can be mobilized quickly, reducing the human, financial and material resources required. This rapid response avoids massive deployments of firefighters and the costly need to rebuild infrastructure after a fire.

For industrial players, integrating an IoT detection device offers a range of significant benefits: reducing material and financial losses caused by fires, minimizing damage to goods and infrastructure that must be replaced, and reducing insurance costs.

The use of precise data obtained through the digitization of forests enables more efficient and responsible planning, guaranteeing a sustainable future for all.

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The resources to be mobilized in the event of a fire are better anticipated, and the savings are considerable.

Our planet's fauna, vegetation and natural resources are preserved.

The number and size of fires are reduced, thus limiting CO2 emissions into the atmosphere.

Areas at risk can be evacuated more quickly, saving human lives.

We all have a role to play. Let's work together to deploy early fire detection on a large scale and preserve our beautiful planet and our activities.

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Partner product

Dryad's Silvanet forest fire sensor detects fires within minutes, often in their initial phase, thereby reducing the risk of uncontrolled spread. It also monitors the forest microclimate by measuring temperature, humidity, and pressure. It combines low-energy air quality detection with precise gas detection capabilities, detecting hydrogen, carbon monoxide, and other gases at ppm levels, with integrated artificial intelligence to avoid false positives.