We are proud to reveal the further development of a powerful component of the SaferPlaces platform: SaferSAT, a fully automated tool designed to make mapping and monitoring floods simpler, faster, and more accurate.

Smarter Flood Mapping

SaferSAT removes the traditional hurdles of flood mapping, with long time spent on data acquisition, pre-processing, and manual adjustments. Instead, it uses advanced machine learning and deep learning to transform raw satellite and terrain data into decision-ready maps.

The result is clear and reliable flood intelligence that responders, planners, and policy-makers can use immediately, whether for emergency response or long-term climate resilience planning.

What set SaferSAT apart

  • Full Automation: flood maps are generated without manual intervention.
  • Global Reach: performance is reliable across diverse regions and terrain.
  • Time Series Insights: evolving maps show how floods change over days and weeks.
  • High Accuracy: state-of-the-art algorithms for accurate flood detection and depth estimation.
  • Efficient: optimized to run on standard computers without heavy processing power.

How it works

SaferSAT integrates multiple streams of Earth observation data: radar satellites like Sentinel-1, optical satellites like Sentinel-2 and Landsat, and high-resolution elevation models. Its algorithms pinpoint flood extent and estimate water depth, producing ready-to-use maps that fit seamlessly into GIS platforms, dashboards, and emergency workflows.

Why it matters

As climate change intensifies flood risks worldwide, tools like SaferSAT are more than just technology. They’re about giving people the knowledge to act quickly, protect communities, and plan for safer cities. From real-time emergency response to shaping long-term adaptation strategies, SaferSAT makes flood intelligence accessible, reliable, and impactful. Our goal is to empower people with insights that protect lives, infrastructure, and the environment.

Discover more on SaferSAT applications and outputs:

SaferSAT global application: reliable performance across diverse regions

 

Time Series Insights: evolving maps showing how floods change over days and weeks

 

High Accuracy: state-of-the-art algorithms for accurate flood detection and depth estimation

 

Flood water depth estimation directly available into ready-to-use maps