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Fire Risk Assessment and Monitoring of Post-Mining Spoil Heaps in Europe

About FRAM Project

Fire Risk Assessment and Management of European Coal Heaps

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The FRAM project addresses the urgent environmental and safety challenge of spontaneous combustion in coal spoil heaps across Europe. Using cutting-edge technologies like drone-based thermal imaging, AI-driven analytics, and renewable-powered monitoring systems, FRAM develops innovative methods to assess and mitigate combustion risks.

Our mission is to support a safer, greener post-mining transition aligned with EU climate goals.

Key Highlights:

  • Detect and prevent spontaneous combustion
  • UAV-based monitoring and thermal imaging
  • Renewable energy-powered sensor networks
  • AI for predictive risk modeling
  • Supporting EU climate and Just Transition objectives

Learn more about the FRAM project

Visit the official project website for more detailed information about our research, partners, and results.

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