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One and a Half Degrees (Um Grau e Meio)

  • Writer: Mídias - ITS
    Mídias - ITS
  • Jun 11
  • 1 min read
  • Contribution to climate change: Detects fire outbreaks early, even in remote areas, which enables rapid fire-fighting actions. In addition to detecting CO² emissions and deforestation from fires, the information minimizes damage to the environment and the climate impacts caused by fire.

  • Use of technology: The platform uses artificial intelligence to identify smoke in satellite images covering 17.5 million hectares. In addition, it has algorithms that analyze historical and environmental data to predict risks and optimize brigade logistics, through notifications via SMS and mobile applications.


Application examples:

  • Rural producers and companies drastically reduced the area burned on their properties by receiving early warnings and acting quickly.

  • Companies in the forestry and agricultural sector that monitor large areas to prevent losses and ensure environmental compliance.

  • Public agencies that use the platform to coordinate fire prevention and fighting actions in conservation units and environmental protection areas.


To learn more: One and a half degrees


 
 
 

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