Greece has implemented a specialized satellite array to enhance the detection and management of wildfires through real-time thermal monitoring.

希臘已部署一個專用衛星陣列，透過即時熱監測來強化山火的偵測與管理。

The deployment of the Hellenic Fire System follows a series of catastrophic wildfire events, notably the 2018 blaze resulting in over 100 fatalities and a 2023 event that constituted the largest wildfire recorded within the European Union. In May, four compact satellites, developed by the German firm OroraTech in collaboration with the European Space Agency and supported by the EU Recovery and Resilience Facility, were positioned in low Earth orbit. These assets utilize thermal sensors capable of identifying ignitions as small as four meters in width, representing a significant increase in precision over conventional satellite systems.

希臘消防系統的部署源於一系列災難性山火事件，特別是 2018 年導致超過 100 人死亡的大火，以及 2023 年一場被記錄為歐盟最大規模的山火。五月，四顆由德國 OroraTech 公司與歐洲太空總署合作開發、並由歐盟復甦與韌性基金支持的小型衛星被安置在近地軌道。這些資產利用熱感應器，能夠識別小至四公尺寬的起火點，精準度較傳統衛星系統顯著提升。

Operational efficiency is augmented by the application of artificial intelligence, which processes satellite data to provide commanders with precise coordinates, dimensions, and intensity metrics. This capability facilitates a strategic prioritization of resources based on fire radiative power, particularly during concurrent ignition events. To mitigate the risk of false positives—such as thermal emissions from industrial rooftops or solar arrays—AI models filter data prior to the issuance of alerts. This orbital layer complements existing ground-based sensors and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).

運作效率透過應用人工智慧而增強，AI 處理衛星數據後，可為指揮官提供精確的座標、尺寸及強度指標。這項能力有助於根據火輻射功率對資源進行策略性優先分配，尤其是在多處同時起火的情況下。為了降低誤報風險（例如工業屋頂或太陽能陣列產生的熱排放），AI 模型會在發出警報前篩選數據。此軌道層級的監測補充了現有的地面感應器與無人機（UAV）。

Beyond immediate fire suppression, this initiative is embedded within a broader €200 million EU-funded framework to establish a sovereign observation network. This network integrates thermal, radar, and optical satellites to reduce reliance on non-European technological infrastructure. Should this model prove successful, the infrastructure is envisioned for expansion into border surveillance, agricultural management, and the identification of urban heat islands. This strategic shift reflects a wider European objective to achieve technological autonomy in response to geopolitical instabilities and escalating climatic volatility, characterized by record-breaking temperatures in 2024.

除了即時滅火，此計畫被納入一個由歐盟資助 2 億歐元的更廣泛框架中，旨在建立一個主權觀測網絡。該網絡整合了熱感、雷達與光學衛星，以減少對非歐洲技術基礎設施的依賴。若此模式證明成功，預計將把基礎設施擴展至邊境監控、農業管理及城市熱島識別。這一策略轉向反映了歐洲在面對地緣政治不穩定及氣候劇烈波動（如 2024 年打破紀錄的高溫）時，追求技術自主的更廣泛目標。

Greece is currently evaluating the operational efficacy of this integrated space-based system during the active wildfire season.

希臘目前在山火活躍季節，評估此整合太空系統的運作效能。