AI-Equipped Satellites Revolutionize Wildfire Detection

New technology enables faster, more efficient identification of bushfires from space, potentially saving lives and property.

Australian scientists develop CubeSat with AI to detect fires 500 times faster than ground methods.
The Kanyini mission uses hyperspectral imaging and AI to distinguish smoke from clouds in real-time.
Early detection allows quicker response by emergency crews, reducing damage and loss.
The onboard AI reduces data volume and energy consumption significantly compared to traditional methods.
Commercialization of the technology is planned for 2025, with potential applications in other natural disasters.