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Satellite Deforestation Tracking

AI Startup Orbital Insights Uses Big Data to Spot Illegal Acts

— June 9, 2015 — Eco
This AI startup is using big data and satellite imagery to monitor deforestation -- and possibly help prevent it. Orbital Insight uses artificial intelligence to track areas under threat to spot illegal logging before it actually happens.

In partnership with Global Forest Watch, the AI startup looks for suspicious changes (for example, new road building near forests). If a threat is found, the system alerts Global Forest Watch, who them publishes these notifications on their site. Conervationists and locals can use this website as a resource, so they can take the right measures to stop what's happening in its tracks before more significant damage is done.

The longer the system is able to monitor forests, the more it will learn to recognize potential instances of deforestation and improve itself.
Trend Themes
1. Satellite-based Deforestation Tracking - There is an opportunity to develop AI-powered, satellite-based deforestation tracking systems with machine learning capabilities for recognizing potential instances of deforestation.
2. Global Deforestation Prevention - By leveraging big data and satellite imagery, there is an opportunity to develop a global deforestation prevention system by partnering with conservation organizations.
3. Real-time Monitoring of Illegal Logging - There is an opportunity to develop a real-time monitoring system of illegal logging using AI, big data and satellite imagery to alert conservationists/nature authorities for timely action.
Industry Implications
1. Conservation - Conservation organizations and nature authorities can leverage big data, AI and satellite imagery to prevent illegal logging and protect forests with real-time monitoring.
2. Deforestation Detection and Prevention - By partnering with conservation organizations, there are opportunities for AI startups to develop deforestation detection and prevention systems, using big data and satellite imagery.
3. AI-powered Environmental Protection - AI startups can develop systems for satellite-based environment monitoring, offering real-time data for conservationists and nature authorities to protect the environment with accurate and timely action.
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