Sidus Space in deal with Xiomas for FeatherEdge system for fire detection

Sidus Space announces the sale of its FeatherEdge onboard computing system to Xiomas Technologies as part of a groundbreaking project aimed at revolutionizing fire detection. This collaborative effort, involving Sidus Space, Xiomas Technologies, NASA, and Harvard University, will demonstrate rapid fire detection capabilities using a stratospheric balloon platform. The FeatherEdge system, purchased by Xiomas Technologies, will be pivotal in processing high-resolution thermal images captured by Xiomas’ advanced infrared sensor. FeatherEdge will perform critical edge computing tasks, compressing raw data into smaller, actionable analytics for efficient transmission to ground stations to demonstrate the ability to deliver crucial information quickly even when bandwidth might be limited. The FeatherEdge system will generate essential data, including the location, size, and intensity of detected heat signatures, which will be packaged into compact packets for near real-time transmission. The stratospheric balloon is scheduled for launch in October 2024, marking a significant advancement in the development of rapid-fire detection technologies.