WindTL
The Technology
WindTL, by Improving Aviation, is a decision support tool that provides situational awareness and resource allocation insights for informed decision making. The technology encompasses several layers that can be tailored to user needs.
Solutions include:
- Resource and assets tracking
- Wildfire and ember spread model
- Real-time integration of in-situ measurements in prediction models
- Crewed and uncrewed aircraft deconfliction model
- Integrated risk model based on local conditions
Applications
- Emergency response coordination: WindTL enables rapid and precise deployment of firefighting resources and evacuation management by providing real-time wildfire tracking and data integration without the need for traditional communication networks.
- Forest management and conservation: The platform aids in proactive forest management by utilizing predictive analytics and drone surveillance to inform preventative measures against wildfire risks.
- Urban interface fire mitigation and civilian safety: WindTL enhances civilian safety by informing urban development strategies and real-time community alerts, mitigating the impact of wildfires near urban-wildland interfaces.
Benefits
- Resource and assets tracking: Enables comprehensive tracking of personnel and vehicles across large areas without reliance on traditional communication systems.
- Integration of data from field personnel, ground sensors, and drones: Merges live weather data, drone imagery, and operator inputs for updated situational awareness.
- Aggregation and processing of field inputs with remote sensed data: Combines field data with third-party information to enhance the common operational picture with the latest situational insights.
- Wildfire and ember spread prediction model: Utilizes advanced models to predict fire spread and identify critical hotspots through heatmaps.
- Safe and enhanced drone operations: Manages drone flight paths for safety and uses computer vision to pinpoint fire locations from aerial imagery.
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Company Contact
This technology is commercially available for purchase. For additional information please contact Rocio Frej Vitalle at rocio@improvingaviation.com.
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