Urban Shield

The Urban Shield project aims to leverage the power of High Performance Computing (HPC) and artificial intelligence applied to satellite imagery to develop an innovative SaaS (Software as a Service) platform capable of analyzing extreme events such as heatwaves and floods. The main objectives are twofold: to provide an early warning system that alerts users to imminent risks and to support urban planning with advanced tools to mitigate the impact of these events.

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By integrating satellite images, climate data, and environmental information, the platform uses artificial intelligence models to generate high-precision risk maps, enabling early identification of the most vulnerable areas. The key innovation lies in the use of Generative AI (GenAI), which allows the creation of synthetic satellite images to simulate possible future scenarios. This approach enables the prediction of how cities might evolve in response to climate change and virtually tests the effectiveness of mitigation strategies such as the implementation of Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) or the improvement of urban hydraulic networks.

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Latitudo 40 plays a central role in the development and integration of the platform, ensuring that the various technological components and datasets provided by partners are harmonized into a single operational infrastructure. Thanks to its expertise in geospatial analysis and artificial intelligence, Latitudo 40 contributes to transforming raw data into clear and accessible information layers, delivering detailed maps and analytical tools useful for managing climate risk. The company also develops an interactive dashboard that allows users to access real-time information, visualize future scenarios, and plan targeted interventions.

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Urban Shield represents a significant step forward in using technology to tackle the challenges of climate change in urban environments. Through an ecosystem of AI, GenAI, and satellite data-based tools, the project aims to provide concrete solutions for safer, more resilient cities that are better prepared to face extreme events with greater awareness and faster response times.

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