Forest fires finally visible!
Let's act for a quieter life9.3 million hectares
devastated by wildfires in 2021.
are of human origin due to economic activities (agriculture, construction sites, power lines, railways, etc.) or daily activities (cigarette butts, barbecues, campfires).
80%
of wildfires start within 50 meters of homes and infrastructure.
Monitoring Wildfires,
but why?
Wildfires represent one of the most formidable threats to our environment and our safety. Every year, these fires devastate vast areas of forest, causing a significant deterioration of air quality.
The toxic smoke and fine particles released into the atmosphere pose a major danger, leading to serious and long-term health impacts, causing millions of premature deaths and exacerbating existing respiratory issues. It is crucial to quickly detect fire outbreaks for a prompt response from the relevant authorities.
Through real-time monitoring, preventive measures can be implemented to limit the damage caused by these fires, thus preserving public health and our ecosystem.
Turn environmental data into action:
Understand the impact of forest fires to anticipate and promote healthier decisions.
Worldwide coverage
Global coverage means you can track forest fires wherever they occur on the planet, thanks to our data from satellite images.
Near-real time
Track fires in near-real time with real, accurate updates, enabling you to react quickly to new situations and protect people.
Data history
Access a detailed fire history for a given territory to analyze trends and anticipate future risks. This feature lets you go back in time to assess the frequency and scale of forest fires, providing a better understanding of the most vulnerable areas. Thanks to this data, you can adapt your decisions in terms of land management and fire prevention.
Different functions available
The main features available include the shape of the fire, the total surface area of the fire, the burned area, and the duration of the fire.
Plug & Play
Easily integrate our data via API into your existing systems for a simple and quick implementation.
into various types of existing platforms/systems
Customized to your needs
Adapt our wildfire monitoring and analysis solutions to your specific needs, allowing for precise data adjustments.
The wildfire data provided on the Meersens platform is near real-time data obtained through satellite imagery. By using complex brightness detection algorithms through machine learning, the platform is capable of detecting wildfires anywhere on the planet, even in cloudy weather. These wildfires are then closely monitored to determine the affected area, direction, and speed, until the fire is controlled or extinguished. The wildfire data is cross-referenced with Meersens’ air quality monitoring, allowing users to get the exact impact of smoke plumes, which are commonly known to carry a massive amount of fine particles.
3 satellites
Meersens combines data from 3 satellites covering different parts of the world with various resolutions to provide the most accurate and precise wildfire data possible.
Fire shape tracking
The combination of historical data and geospatial analysis results allows for precise tracking of the wildfire’s shape, enabling users to monitor the burned area as well as the fire’s evolution and spread.
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🏙️ Municipal and Regional Authorities
Ensuring the safety of residents and the protection of infrastructure.
During periods of intense heat and drought, local authorities closely monitor forested areas at high risk of wildfires. By using advanced monitoring systems, they can detect fire outbreaks as soon as they occur. This information enables the rapid deployment of firefighting teams and the evacuation of residents from threatened areas. Real-time monitoring helps minimize loss of life and property while preserving critical infrastructure such as roads and power grids.
🛡️ Insurance Companies
Assessing risks associated with properties located in high wildfire-risk areas.
By monitoring wildfires in real time and collecting data on affected areas, insurance companies can estimate potential damages and assess the compensation needs of policyholders. Additionally, this information can be used to develop more accurate insurance policies and price premiums based on the actual risk faced by property owners in wildfire-prone areas.
🏙️ Smart Cities
Ensuring public health and well-being.
Forest fire monitoring offers cities the opportunity to instantly inform their residents through real-time alerts broadcasted via mobile applications and emergency alert systems, allowing them to take safety measures quickly. At the same time, it also allows cities to provide detailed educational resources on wildfire prevention, safety measures, and evacuation plans to help communities prepare effectively and respond appropriately in case of an emergency.
Explore our data catalog The Meersens API platform manages over 150 pollutants and parameters, providing you with new ways to achieve your goals and enhance your operations.
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• Particulate matter PM2.5
• Particulate matter PM10
• Ozone O3
• Sulphur dioxide SO2
• Carbon monoxide CO
• Grasses
• Weeds
• Grasses
• Weeds
• Levening: average evening noise between 6 PM and 10 PM
• Lnight: average night noise between 10 PM and 6 AM
• LDEN: average daily noise
• Railway noise
• Aerial noise
• Chemical
• Microbiological
• Global Horizontal Irradiance
• Relative humidity
• Atmospheric pressure
• Wind speed & direction
• Precipitation
• Cloud cover
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