Colorado startup Urban Sky tests high-altitude balloons with infrared sensors to detect, track, and potentially prevent wildfires.
Colorado-based startup Urban Sky tests high-altitude balloons for detecting, tracking, and potentially preventing wildfires. Equipped with infrared sensors, the balloons capture high-resolution images and ground temperature data, creating a "risk score" for potential fire outbreaks. With faster scanning rates than drones or satellites, the balloons are cheaper, smaller, and lighter, transmitting data to ground computers via satellite link to help prioritize resource allocation for firefighting efforts.
August 13, 2024
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