IoT satellite-connectivity platform enables early wildfire detection

Wildfire detection technology company Dryad Networks has introduced the next generation of its Silvanet solution which features industry-first direct-to-satellite connectivity. 

Silvanet provides ultra-early detection of wildfires, as well as health and growth monitoring of forests, using solar-powered gas sensors deployed in a large-scale IoT sensor network.

Dryad showcased its smart sensor technology earlier this year at CES. 

The company said this third-generation iteration of its flagship solution is the first in the wildfire detection and forest management sector to offer built-in direct-to-satellite connectivity in its gateways. 

The Silvanet Suite is comprised of the Silvanet Border Gateway which is placed at the border of a target forest area and the Silvanet Mesh Gateway which extends network coverage into the depth of the forest using a unique multi-hop mesh networking architecture.

Satellite connectivity, as well as extended LoRa radio range, incorporated into the gateways will reduce the system’s reliance on terrestrial networks. This means it can offer real-time monitoring and bi-directional communication, including remote configuration and firmware updates, in even the most remote forest areas.

The capability adds an extra layer of redundancy because the system can fall back to satellite connectivity if terrestrial connectivity is lost, this creates an unparalleled network reliability, the company said. 

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