BRIN has distributed the imagery to the national disaster agency BNPB and other authorities, including the meteorology agency BMKG and the geospatial agency BIG, BRIN Head Arif Satria said on Thursday.
“Since the disasters began, we have prepared and continuously supplied satellite imagery,” Arif said in a statement confirmed in Jakarta, adding the data supports operational decisions in the field.
Arif also outlined the support during a ministerial-level meeting on Wednesday following presidential instructions to speed up disaster handling, hosted by the coordinating ministry for human development and culture.
He said the imagery has been provided continuously since the onset of the disasters and is used to map affected areas and guide emergency operations.
BRIN is conducting further analysis of the data, extending beyond the emergency phase to underpin reconstruction and post-disaster recovery planning, Arif said.
“We continue to analyze the data through our control room, with the next focus on ensuring baseline datasets can support reconstruction,” he said.
To bolster assessments, BRIN plans to deploy long-range drones with operating distances of up to 100 kilometers, including units equipped with ground-penetrating radar.
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The radar-equipped drones can detect objects beneath the surface to depths of about 100 meters, enabling searches for buried victims or remains, Arif said.
BRIN is also coordinating with the forestry ministry and other agencies to compile thematic datasets derived from satellite imagery.
These datasets are intended to guide planning for restoring livelihoods and rebuilding communities affected by the disasters.
Beyond data and technology, BRIN is providing direct humanitarian support by supplying potable water systems.
Arif said the agency has dispatched water treatment units capable of processing floodwater and muddy water into safe drinking water, with a capacity of up to 10,000 liters per day.
He said the combination of satellite data, advanced sensing technology and on-the-ground assistance reflects BRIN’s role in applying research and innovation to urgent national needs.
Arif expressed hope that the support would deliver tangible benefits by accelerating emergency response, improving decision-making and strengthening recovery outcomes in affected areas.
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