Mapapp

AI wildfire risk assessment app

Industry

Agriculture & Environment, Geospatial Technology

Project Duration

5 months

Location

Canada

Client Name

Kevin Robb

Project Overview

An is an AI wildfire risk assessment app to detect environmental exposure risks and prevent wildfire events by identifying areas that are at high risk of catastrophic fire caused by wildland fuels through Arial Visualization. It represents the high-risk area in the form of rasters within different sections of diameters and provides users with critical information on fire likelihood, combustible materials, and escape times.

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Problem

Addressing the growing threat of wildfire hazards to properties and communities in Canada

In Canada, a significant portion of residential and commercial developments is situated in close proximity to vast, dense forests. This geographical characteristic presents a unique and escalating risk of wildfires, particularly in areas where natural vegetation serves as fuel for catastrophic fire events. When a wildfire ignites in these forested regions, the flames can quickly spread to adjacent properties, endangering lives, damaging homes and businesses, and disrupting communities.

Despite the existence of various fire safety measures and awareness campaigns, many individuals and businesses remain inadequately informed about their specific wildfire exposure risks. Traditional methods for assessing these risks often lack the granularity and real-time insights needed to empower residents and property owners to take proactive measures. The absence of comprehensive wildfire safety solutions leaves users vulnerable, as they may not fully understand the potential dangers associated with their locations or the time available for evacuation or protective action in the event of a fire.

To address this critical challenge, there is a pressing need for an innovative, AI-powered web application that provides real-time environmental exposure risk assessments tailored to individual properties.

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Solution

An AI-powered wildfire risk assessment app to detect wildfire events and environmental exposure risks

We developed Mapapp, an innovative AI wildfire risk assessment app designed to assess environmental exposure risks and mitigate wildfire events in Canada. The app features an interactive map that provides a comprehensive view of the entire Canadian region at a zoomed-out level, utilizing advanced aerial visualization and AI wildfire detection techniques to identify areas at high risk of catastrophic fires caused by wildland fuels. These high-risk zones are represented visually in the form of raster layers, allowing users to easily discern varying degrees of fire danger.

Users can interact with the map by highlighting specific regions of interest. Upon selecting an area, the app delivers crucial information regarding the likelihood of a fire occurring there, including insights into the types of combustible materials present, the proximity of nearby forests, and historical data on fire activity. Moreover, the app calculates and presents estimated escape times based on the highlighted area’s characteristics, helping users understand how quickly a fire could reach their property if a wildfire were to ignite in the vicinity.

By offering these invaluable insights, the app empowers users to make informed decisions about property development and safety. Whether they are considering building a new home or assessing the risks associated with an existing property, users gain the knowledge needed to implement proactive safety measures and develop effective evacuation plans in the event of a wildfire. Ultimately, this application aims to enhance community resilience and protect lives and property from the growing threat of wildfires in Canada through cutting-edge wildfire prevention technology and wildfire sensors.

As part of our commitment to innovation, we are proud to present a real-time wildfire detection case study that showcases the capabilities of our wildfire hazard detection app and Wildfire safety solutions. This case study highlights how our AI wildfire detection technology has successfully identified potential wildfire threats

The Results

Enhanced Risk Assessment Accuracy

The app achieves 85% accuracy in identifying high-risk wildfire zones through AI-driven geospatial analysis and real-time aerial visualization, empowering communities with precise, actionable insights.

Proactive Safety Measures

By reducing wildfire response time by 40% through real-time alerts and detailed escape time calculations, the app significantly enhances user preparedness and minimizes potential damages to lives and property.

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What tech stack do we use for the AI wildfire risk assessment app?

Building Mapapp With Our Advanced Artificial Intelligence Technology Stack

Reactjs
Nest js
Python
Mapapp Tezeract

The Challenge

Accurately assessing wildfire risk requires high-resolution geospatial data to identify areas at risk due to proximity to natural vegetation and forested regions. Variations in the quality and resolution of available data can hinder the app’s ability to provide precise risk assessments.

Ensuring that the AI models used for wildfire detection and environmental exposure risk assessment are accurate and reliable is crucial. Inaccurate predictions could lead to misinformation and affect users’ safety decisions.

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The Process

We aligned with the business vision to develop a thorough project brief, which included extensive market research, competitor analysis, and relevant data. We then brought the concept to life by defining a detailed list of user stories and features to validate the core assumptions of the MVP.

At this stage, our focus shifts to developing the AI wildfire risk assessment app by designing the architecture of the AI model and training it. 

After the product launch, we collected feedback from end-users to refine and enhance the product. We introduced new iterations and features concurrently to ensure an optimal user experience.

Key Features

Our AI-powered wildfire risk assessment app seamlessly integrates advanced mapping technologies to provide users with real-time geospatial insights. By utilizing interactive maps, users can visually assess environmental exposure risks across Canada, identifying high-risk zones effectively. This feature empowers homeowners and communities to make informed decisions, enhancing wildfire safety solutions through precise data visualization.

The integrated caution detection model leverages AI wildfire detection technology to analyze data patterns and identify potential wildfire threats. This proactive feature notifies users of imminent risks, allowing them to take timely action for wildfire prevention. By delivering critical alerts based on real-time analysis, the app enhances community resilience against wildfire hazards, safeguarding lives and property.

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