Technology

The science behind wildfire detection

Discover how OroraTech’s advanced satellite network, sensors, and AI work together to capture thermal data, detect emerging fire risks, and deliver instant alerts – empowering faster, smarter decisions.

Technology

The science behind wildfire detection

Discover how OroraTech’s advanced satellite network, sensors, and AI work together to capture thermal data, detect emerging fire risks, and deliver instant alerts – empowering faster, smarter decisions.

When every second counts: from ignition to detection

Many wildfires evade traditional detection – hidden by smoke, remote terrain, or nightfall. In these critical moments, early detection is key to stopping small flames from becoming widespread destruction.

That’s why we built OroraTech’s Wildfire Solution. Our satellite network and platform deliver the speed and precision needed to act before it’s too late.

A network of eyes in the sky: thermal infrared technology for wildfire detection

At the core of OroraTech’s wildfire detection system is our patented thermal infrared camera, equipped with sensors that spot fire-specific temperature signatures. Sensitive enough to detect hotspots as small as a single tree, it ensures no fire goes unnoticed.

With high heat sensitivity and small spatial resolution, it delivers the rapid insights needed to act when every second counts.

Purpose-built payloads for instant analysis

We’re reshaping how satellite technology delivers wildfire intelligence. Unlike traditional systems that transmit bulky, unprocessed data to the ground, causing delays, we process data directly on-orbit.

By analyzing and compressing wildfire data in space, we enable near-instant alerts. Pre-processed datasets are then relayed via inter-satellite links, bypassing long ground station waits.

Direct downlink for faster detection

Our direct downlink technology ensures fire detection data reaches the ground faster than ever. By placing antenna stations near key customer regions, we maintain an uninterrupted connection to public satellites, eliminating delays from traditional ground stations.

This cuts processing times from hours to minutes, delivering critical wildfire intelligence when it matters most.

Regular downlink: turning raw data into actionable insights

Once critical data like fire coordinates is transmitted, we proceed with the downlink of larger datasets, including high-resolution imagery and analytics. As satellites pass over ground stations, raw sensor readings are transformed into precise, geolocated data.

With over 100 proprietary algorithms, we analyze multiple camera types to detect hotspots while filtering out false positives. Continuous learning from historical detections ensures ever-improving accuracy, delivering only the most reliable fire data.

Insights at your fingertips to empower decision-making

The final step in OroraTech’s wildfire detection system delivers critical insights via the Wildfire Solution platform and mobile devices – enabling fast, informed decisions in the field or at command centers.

Our platform provides a holistic view of wildfire risks, active incidents, spread predictions, and post-fire analysis – all in one place.

Beyond wildfires: The future of thermal intelligence

With a 30-minute revisit time, our expanding satellite network ensures continuous wildfire detection, closing critical observation gaps worldwide. Governments can integrate custom satellites into our network for country-optimized detection while leveraging global coverage.

Furthering our impact, our Long-Wave Infrared (LWIR) technology will enable Land & Sea Surface Temperature monitoring, driving climate resilience and environmental protection.

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