4D terrain model
LiDAR and photogrammetry models from drone surveys form the basis. Sensors, channels, protective structures and infrastructure are precisely located.
GeoSenseAI® platform
GeoSenseAI® 4D WebGIS: real-time situational awareness for natural hazards
Sensor data, terrain model, satellite data and drone surveys in one view: GeoSenseAI® shows in your web browser what is happening in catchments, on rock faces and slopes – spatially in 3D and over time as a 4D history.
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What the 4D WebGIS shows
GeoSenseAI® combines GMD®’s own sensors with geodata into a shared situational picture. Emergency staff, specialist departments and operators see the same information – each in the view they need for their task.
Live readings in the terrain
Water level, precipitation, vibration, tilt and movement: every sensor shows its status and time series directly at its location.
Traffic-light status per catchment
We define thresholds and warning levels together with you. Exceedances are visible immediately and trigger defined notifications.
4D timeline
Events can be rewound and replayed, revealing relationships – for example between precipitation and water level, as analysed at the Carrerabach.
Drone situation picture
Surveys document conditions before and after an event and add a current image of the terrain to the readings.
Satellite and reference data
Copernicus services such as Sentinel-1 and Sentinel-2 and hazard zones can be shown as additional layers.
From reading to decision
A seamless process from high-altitude sensor technology to alerting and documentation.
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Measure
Energy-autonomous edge IoT sensors capture readings across the entire catchment – even without power or mobile coverage.
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Assess
The AI in GeoSenseAI® evaluates several parameters together, detects anomalies and relates them to weather and geodata.
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Warn
When defined thresholds are exceeded, the platform notifies automatically via app, SMS or email.
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Verify
GeoSenseAI® Verify launches a sensor-triggered drone survey from an autonomous dock and delivers an up-to-date situational picture.
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Document
Time series, warnings and surveys remain traceably stored – as a basis for debriefing, reporting and planning.
Use cases
Tailored situational awareness for various stakeholders in risk management.
Municipalities and emergency staff
A shared situational picture for mayors, fire brigades and command staff – with traceable decision support for closures and evacuations.
Rail, road and energy
Monitoring of catchments and rock faces along transport routes and facilities, with alerts to operations control.
Insurance
Measurement data and event documentation as a basis for risk assessment and claims handling.
Tourism and mountain railways
Status information for hiking trails and ski areas, complemented by energy-autonomous people counting.
Reference · Graubünden
Rhaetian Railway, Carrerabach
Together with the Rhaetian Railway and the Office for Forests and Natural Hazards of Graubünden, GMD® monitors a catchment of around 14 km², energy-autonomously and year-round. GeoSenseAI® brings the readings together and reveals trends between precipitation and water level.
View case studies →Technology at a glance
| Feature | GeoSenseAI® |
|---|---|
| Access | Web browser on PC, tablet and smartphone – no software installation |
| Roles and permissions | Dedicated views for command staff, specialist units and operators |
| Data sources | GMD® sensors, drone LiDAR and photogrammetry, Copernicus services, hazard zones |
| Notifications | App, SMS and email according to defined warning levels |
| Data ownership | Data storage and usage rights are contractually agreed per project |
| Model | Platform as a rental service together with sensors, installation and maintenance |
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to install software?
No. GeoSenseAI® runs in the web browser on PC, tablet and smartphone.
What does 4D WebGIS mean?
Time is added as a fourth dimension to the three spatial dimensions of the terrain model: readings and events can be replayed and compared over any period.
Which data is included?
Readings from GMD® sensors, terrain models from drone surveys, Copernicus satellite data and hazard zones. Additional data sources are agreed per project.
How is GeoSenseAI® billed?
As a rental model together with sensors, installation and maintenance – without a large upfront investment.
The situational picture for your area
We will show you GeoSenseAI® on a real catchment and discuss which sensors make sense for your site.