Ambee's Latest Release: Introducing Smoke Plumes API with Smoke Data Insights

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Ambee's Latest Release Introducing Smoke Plumes
API with Smoke Data Insights
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• We have an announcement!
• Following the successful launch of
  our Geocoding and Natural Disasters APIs, were
  happy to unveil the latest in our ever-growing
  suite of advanced APIs.
• Were proud to launch Smoke Plumes by Ambee.

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What are smoke plumes?

• Smoke plumes, often seen billowing into the sky
  during wildfires, industrial accidents, or
  volcanic eruptions, are complex atmospheric
  phenomena that can have far-reaching
  consequences. These towering columns of smoke
  consist of particles, gases, and aerosols, and
  their formation can be attributed to a variety of
  natural and human-induced factors.
• When a volcano erupts, it spews out molten rock,
  ash, and volcanic gases. The interaction between
  hot volcanic materials and the atmosphere results
  in the formation of towering volcanic plumes.
  These plumes can reach high altitudes and pose
  threats to aviation and local communities.
• One of the other most common sources of smoke
  plumes is wildfires.
• These infernos ignite forests, grasslands, or
  shrublands, releasing copious amounts of smoke
  into the atmosphere. The intense heat causes
  surrounding vegetation to combust, generating not
  only smoke but also embers that can travel great
  distances.

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Why smoke plumes?

• Smoke plumes emit a combination of harmful
  pollutants, including airborne particulates,
  carbon monoxide, and volatile organic compounds.
  Breathing in these pollutants can lead to
  respiratory problems, exacerbate existing health
  conditions, and pose severe health risks,
  especially for vulnerable populations like
  children and the elderly.
• In the USA alone, smoke-attributable deaths have
  reached thousands in the last few years.
• Which is why smoke data enhances the
  actionability when combined with
  local wildfire and air quality data.
• Suggested read How Organisations Can Use Air
  Quality and Fire Data to Tackle Fire-Related
  Issues

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• Additionally, smoke plumes drastically reduce
  visibility, creating hazardous driving conditions
  and increasing the risk of accidents. In extreme
  cases, they can lead to road closures and
  disrupted transportation networks.
• We also cannot forget the larger and lesser
  acknowledged impact on the environment and the
  climate as a whole.
• Smoke plumes have detrimental effects on
  ecosystems, leaving a lasting imprint on the
  environment, sometimes irreversibly. They deposit
  ash and pollutants over wide areas, contaminating
  soil, and water sourcesand harming aquatic life,
  vegetation, and wildlife habitats
• In the bigger scheme of things, smoke plumes
  inject large quantities of aerosols and
  greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. This can
  contribute to climate change in many different
  ways.
• The resulting aerosols are known to modify cloud
  formation and precipitation, as well as disrupt
  the Earth's radiative balance, and, in some
  situations, momentarily cool the globe by
  sunlight scattering.
• Whats concerning is that wildfire-caused smoke
  clouds are only predicted to get worse each year.
• These are pressing concernsone that mustnt go
  unaddressed. So heres how were answering the
  questions raised by smoke plumes

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What is Ambees Smoke Plumes API?

• Ambees Smoke Plumes API provides insight into
  smoke caused by wildfires and other events at a
  daily refresh rate. For any particular lat long,
  this API will give you information on the smokes
  density (light, medium, heavy) and its associated
  integer value.
• Derived from trusted sources like NOAA and a
  network of geostationary satellites,
• Ambees Smoke Plumes API ensures reliable and
  accurate delivery.
• Have a look at the documentation to understand
  all the response parameters and make your first
  call in just a few clicks.

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How can smoke plume data be used?

• The Smoke Plumes API, in conjunction with Air
  Quality, Wildfire, and many more of our datasets,
  serves a wide array of applications across
  industries and research areas. Here are a few of
  them listed below
• 1. Wildfire Management and Forestry
• Forestry and firefighting rely heavily on smoke
  plume data for early detection and resource
  allocation. This data aids in assessing fire
  direction and intensity, improving firefighting
  strategies, and protecting lives.
• 2. Air Quality and Public Health
• Smoke plume data can assist municipalities and
  healthcare organizations in monitoring air
  quality during wildfires or industrial incidents.
  This information facilitates timely health
  advisories and resource allocation for affected
  areas. Furthermore, researchers can utilize
  long-term smoke exposure data to study its impact
  on respiratory diseases, contributing to
  preventive measures.

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• 3. Aviation and Transportation
• The aviation industry ensures flight safety by
  utilizing smoke plume data to adjust routes
  during volcanic eruptions or wildfires, reducing
  hazards. The transportation industries plan
  routes and mitigate visibility-related hazards
  during extreme weather events using this
  information.
• 4. Energy and Utilities
• Power generation facilities and utilities monitor
  smoke plumes to protect infrastructure. Renewable
  energy providers predict solar irradiance
  reductions due to air quality degradation,
  optimizing energy production.
• 5. Environmental Conservation
• Environmental Conservation organizations assess
  wildfire and volcanic eruption impact on recovery
  efforts and biodiversity preservation. Long-term
  data helps study their influence on climate
  change and biodiversity.
• 6. Insurance and Risk Assessment
• The insurance industry uses smoke plume data to
  evaluate and price policies in high-risk areas.
  Risk management firms develop tools to predict
  the financial impact of smoke-related disasters,
  enabling informed decisions.

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Get started now

• To start with our Smoke Plumes API, head over to
  our API dashboard and sign up/log in for the
  Smoke Plumes API key. If you want to learn more
  about the API, explore our comprehensive documenta
  tion, including an end-point, sample response,
  parameters list, and more.
• If you have any questions or queries, reach out
  to us or leave a comment below!