Digital Earth Technologies provides a cloud-based ocean modeling tool, SPOT, that predicts the movement of floating objects with high accuracy in under five minutes. This technology enhances response efficiency during maritime emergencies, such as oil spills and search and rescue operations, by delivering timely forecasts and detailed reports.
Funding
$160K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
During maritime emergencies like oil spills or search and rescue operations, understanding the movement of floating objects is crucial for effective and timely response. Traditional ocean modeling can be slow and complex, hindering quick decision-making in critical situations.
Solution
Digital Earth Technologies offers SPOT, a cloud-based ocean modeling tool that rapidly predicts the trajectory of floating objects. Powered by advanced algorithms, SPOT delivers accurate simulations in under five minutes, enabling faster and more informed responses to maritime incidents. The platform's intuitive interface allows users to input key parameters, such as location, date, and time, to generate detailed reports, GIS data, and animations that visualize predicted movement. This technology enhances response efficiency by providing actionable insights into ocean dynamics influenced by currents, winds, and tides.
Target Audience
The primary users are organizations involved in maritime emergency response, including those responsible for oil spill cleanup, search and rescue operations, and monitoring of algae blooms and plastic waste.
Features
- Cloud-based platform accessible from any device
- Fast simulation times, delivering results in under 5 minutes
- High-accuracy predictions validated by 20 years of expertise and real-world events
- User-friendly interface for easy model setup and execution
- Generation of GIS data, animations, and reports for clear visualization of results
- Algorithms powered by CSIC (Spanish National Research Council)