Innovation

INFOROAD intends to develop a tool for recording, mapping and monitoring the forest and rural road network. INFOROAD will provide information on the road network constructive characteristics and surface condition, as well as other significant information (e.g. vehicle turning points, water tank locations, accessibility for people with disabilities, places of aesthetic interest, etc.).

INFOROAD’s innovation is based on the integration of state-of-the-art technologies, such as machine learning algorithms and the use of satellite data and remote sensing methods for automatic identification. The extraction of information will be based on the automatic recognition of road characteristics from satellite images using machine learning, while the presentation, dissemination and management of information will be done through an online Geographic Information System (WebGIS).

Application Fields

  • Timely identification of problems in the road network for its faster restoration.
  • Support decision-making in response to natural disasters and crises (e.g. facilitate fire suppression operations and the safe and efficient movement of firefighting forces).
  • Support the sustainable management of the road network.
  • Promote areas of tourist and archeological interest.
  • Support the development of special forms of tourism (e.g. cycling tourism) and other sports and leisure activities.
  • Contribute to the development and utilization of ecosystem services.
  • Ensure easy and safe access to agricultural and livestock farms, in rural and forest areas.

Pilot Area

The pilot implementation of INFOROAD will take place in the suburban forest Seih-Su of Thessaloniki, by recording its road network, which is 90 km long. The aim of this pilot will be the evaluation and implementation of corrections (in case needed) to the tool and methodology of recording, mapping and monitoring of the forest and rural network.
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