The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $1,000,000 Cooperative Agreement under the NSF Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (TIP) program (CFDA 47.084) to Gaia AI, Inc. on September 15, 2024. The project aims to develop a hardware sensor backpack and an AI tool for processing data to map and monitor forests. Key objectives include extending the AI technology's capabilities to measure dense forests, output broader biomass and fuel load measurements for carbon verification and wildfire risk assessment, and reliably scale below-canopy measurements with satellite imagery over large forested areas. This technology is intended to support forestry professionals in active forest management, conservation, carbon sequestration verification, and wildfire mitigation, while addressing labor challenges in the industry. The award reflects NSF's mission to advance the nation's health, prosperity, and welfare through scientific research and innovation.
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