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ICEYE's New Flood Rapid Impact Product

ICEYE, a leading force in satellite-based disaster management, has unveiled its latest innovation—the Flood Rapid Impact (FRI) product. Targeted at emergency managers, utility organizations, insurers, and financial institutions, this product offers crucial flood data swiftly and accurately after an event.

FRI is designed to deliver real-time assessments of flood situations, providing detailed data on water levels and affected regions. The advanced technology utilizes information from ICEYE’s powerful synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite constellation, which captures images of flood events regardless of weather conditions, be it night or cloudy weather. This allows for an almost immediate overview of flooding developments, with data typically available within 6 to 12 hours following the onset of flooding.

In an era where the frequency and severity of flood events are on the rise, having timely access to reliable information is paramount. ICEYE’s automated system can quantify the extent of flooding through machine learning analytics, updating this information periodically throughout the event duration. This capability equips emergency services with a clearer understanding of the flood’s impact, enabling quicker and more effective responses.

For emergency responders, this rapid situational awareness translates to improved resource allocation and prioritization of rescue efforts, influencing operational strategies to save lives and streamline recovery efforts. For insurance companies, faster assessments mean enhanced communication with affected clients, enabling them to manage claims and deploy resources such as adjusters more efficiently.

ICEYE's dedicated meteorology team works around the clock, continuously monitoring global weather patterns to predict potential floods and readying satellites to capture vital data as events unfold. This commitment places ICEYE at the forefront of disaster response technologies,

The launch of Flood Rapid Impact aligns with ICEYE's mission of providing comprehensive multi-peril data solutions. It complements the existing Flood Insights product, creating a robust framework for flood monitoring. Flood Insights focuses on maximum flood extent and depth data, available within 24 hours of a flood's peak.

During the recent disastrous flooding in central Texas, ICEYE collaborated with both local and federal agencies, providing essential data for emergency operations and disaster management efforts. Andy Read, ICEYE’s Global Head of Government Solutions, emphasized the product's transformative potential: “Flood Rapid Impact tells the story of the event with greater frequency and resolution. It's like giving responders a real-time heartbeat monitor for the disaster, allowing them to track how the flood evolves moment by moment and respond before conditions worsen.” Additionally, Rupert Bidwell, ICEYE’s VP of Insurance Solutions, noted the challenge of simultaneous flooding across multiple regions and the vital need for accurate, timely data to manage these complex situations effectively.

ICEYE's capabilities extend across various sectors, including defense, natural catastrophe response, and finance, providing actionable insights that enhance community resilience and sustainable development. With a vast network of satellites operating internationally, ICEYE ensures clients have access to critical information, day or night, under any circumstances.

With over 700 employees committed to the vision of optimizing life on Earth through advanced Earth observation technology, ICEYE is poised to lead the industry in comprehensive disaster management solutions. As flooding continues to pose significant threats globally, the deployment of products like Flood Rapid Impact represents a significant step forward in combating the challenges posed by natural disasters.

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