Space Data Adds Lightning Power Outage Simulation to Storm Simulator
The function adds lightning-specific outage modeling to a disaster simulation platform, though it currently relies on sample data rather than real power system inputs.
Reporting from 1 source: ASCII.jp.
Space Data has added a "Thunder & Blackout" function to its Storm Simulator, which uses AI to estimate damage from lightning-induced power outages. The function calculates outage radius, affected households, population, and expected recovery time, visualized on a 3D urban model. It currently uses sample data, with plans to integrate real power system and weather data in the future. The company aims to expand the simulator to cover all meteorological disasters and build a broader disaster risk assessment platform.
The new function uses Google Photorealistic 3D Tiles and Cesium as base data, combining sample district information with a simple estimation model. Space Data plans to eventually integrate real power system, weather, and lightning observation data. The company also aims to expand Storm Simulator to cover storms, hail, and tornadoes, and to build a disaster risk assessment platform for governments and infrastructure operators.
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