Technical documentation for environmental indicators used in the ILoveNatura platform

RGB satellite imagery
2.00 credits/per_km2
High resolution RGB imagery
8.00 credits/per_km2
Land Surface Temperature
3.00 credits/per_km2
Annual mean of each pixel over the selected period
15.00 credits/per_km2
Difference between the annual mean of each pixel in two distinct periods
15.00 credits/per_km2
Night Land Surface Temperature
3.00 credits/per_km2
Urban Thermal Field Variance Index
4.00 credits/per_km2
Normalized Difference Vegetation Index
4.00 credits/per_km2
Annual mean of each pixel over the selected period
5.00 credits/per_km2
Difference between the annual mean of each pixel in two distinct periods
6.00 credits/per_km2
Normalized Difference Water Index
4.00 credits/per_km2
Annual mean of each pixel over the selected period
5.00 credits/per_km2
Difference between the annual mean of each pixel in two distinct periods
6.00 credits/per_km2
Normalized Difference Moisture Index
4.00 credits/per_km2
Annual mean of each pixel over the selected period
5.00 credits/per_km2
Difference between the annual mean of each pixel in two distinct periods
6.00 credits/per_km2
Artificial light intensity
3.00 credits/per_km2
Annual mean of each pixel over the selected period
4.00 credits/per_km2
Difference between the annual mean of each pixel in two distinct periods
5.00 credits/per_km2
Built-up Surface Fraction
3.00 credits/per_km2
Population Density
3.00 credits/per_km2
Aridity index based on the ratio of precipitation to evapotranspiration
1.00 credits/per_km2
Hydrogeological flood risk
4.00 credits/per_km2
Evapotranspiration
3.00 credits/per_km2
Degree of Urbanization
3.00 credits/per_km2
Protected natural areas
0.10 credits/per_km2
European ecosystems classification
0.20 credits/per_km2
Wildlife corridors
0.50 credits/per_km2
Stepping stone habitats
0.50 credits/per_km2
Ecological transition areas
0.50 credits/per_km2
Carbon stock overview
6.00 credits/per_km2
Current above-ground biomass carbon
6.00 credits/per_km2
Current below-ground biomass carbon
6.00 credits/per_km2
Current total biomass carbon
6.00 credits/per_km2
Current soil organic carbon
6.00 credits/per_km2
Current total carbon stock
8.00 credits/per_km2
Unrealized AGB carbon potential
8.00 credits/per_km2
Unrealized BGB carbon potential
8.00 credits/per_km2
Unrealized biomass carbon potential
8.00 credits/per_km2
Unrealized SOC potential
8.00 credits/per_km2
Unrealized total carbon potential
10.00 credits/per_km2
Future unrealized carbon potential
10.00 credits/per_km2
Future carbon potential change
10.00 credits/per_km2
Active fire detection
3.00 credits/per_km2
Socioeconomic indicators
2.00 credits/per_km2
Harmonized World Soil Database
2.00 credits/per_km2
Distance to green areas
3.00 credits/per_km2
Distance to small gardens
3.00 credits/per_km2
Distance to parks
3.00 credits/per_km2
Carbon monoxide (CO) concentration analysis over time
1.00 credits/per_km2
Formaldehyde concentration
3.00 credits/per_km2
Methane (CH4) concentration analysis over time
1.00 credits/per_km2
Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) concentration analysis over time
1.00 credits/per_km2
Ozone (O3) concentration analysis over time
1.00 credits/per_km2
Sulfur dioxide concentration
3.00 credits/per_km2
UV aerosol index
3.00 credits/per_km2
Fertilizer pollution overview
3.00 credits/per_km2
Nitrogen fertilizer pollution
3.00 credits/per_km2
Phosphorus fertilizer pollution
3.00 credits/per_km2
Potassium fertilizer pollution
3.00 credits/per_km2
Toxic metals soil pollution
4.00 credits/per_km2CLC computation prerequisite for biodiversity maps (MSA, PA, NS, NP, FA)
0.10 credits/per_km2Soil impermeability
0.10 credits/per_km2Natural and Agricultural Areas
0.10 credits/per_km2Spectrum device heatmap
PollyX device heatmap

Extreme weather events

Cultural and artistic heritage POIs
3Bee Oasi ecological features
Water risk assessment using WRI Aqueduct data
5.00 credits/fixedEvaluates species presence against IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
5.00 credits/fixedFull biodiversity report with data aggregation, charts, and AI analysis via Google Docs
5.00 credits/fixedAI-powered analysis and commentary on monitoring data using Gemini
3.00 credits/fixedMean Species Abundance
10.00 credits/per_km2MSA Climate Change component
8.00 credits/per_km2MSA Infrastructure component
8.00 credits/per_km2MSA Fragmentation component
8.00 credits/per_km2MSA Land Use - Plants
8.00 credits/per_km2MSA Land Use - Animals
8.00 credits/per_km2
Pollination Abundance
10.00 credits/per_km2
PA - Soil excavators nesting
6.00 credits/per_km2
PA - Sand excavators nesting
6.00 credits/per_km2
PA - Underground cavities nesting
6.00 credits/per_km2
PA - Wetland cavities nesting
6.00 credits/per_km2
PA - Vegetated cavities nesting
6.00 credits/per_km2
PA - Artificial nesting
6.00 credits/per_km2
PA - Coastal area nesting
6.00 credits/per_km2
Nesting Sites suitability
10.00 credits/per_km2
NS - Soil excavators
6.00 credits/per_km2
NS - Sand excavators
6.00 credits/per_km2
NS - Underground cavities
6.00 credits/per_km2
NS - Wetland cavities
6.00 credits/per_km2
NS - Vegetated cavities
6.00 credits/per_km2
NS - Artificial nesting
6.00 credits/per_km2
NS - Coastal areas
6.00 credits/per_km2Nectariferous Potential
8.00 credits/per_km2Flowering Area
8.00 credits/per_km2Change in average temperature compared to the 1950-1970 baseline and increase in extreme event frequency.
0.50 credits/fixedWind speed and direction analysis over time
0.30 credits/fixedExtended periods of extreme temperatures causing infrastructure strain and productivity loss.
0.30 credits/fixedExtended periods of extremely low temperatures impacting infrastructure and operations.
0.30 credits/fixedTotal precipitation (rain + snow) analysis over time
0.50 credits/fixedLong-term change in precipitation patterns impacting land productivity.
2.30 credits/fixedRisk of wildfires threatening structures, grounds, and air quality.
2.40 credits/fixedHealth and productivity risk from prolonged excessive heat conditions.
0.60 credits/fixedRecord-breaking temperatures causing infrastructure failures and health risks.
3.10 credits/fixedViolent storms with hurricane-force winds and risk of structural failure.
0.60 credits/fixedProlonged water scarcity with operational restrictions and increased costs.
0.50 credits/fixedProgressive land degradation with loss of productivity and land value.
0.50 credits/fixedRisk of flooding with structural damage and operational disruption.
0.50 credits/fixedLong-term drying trend impacting land productivity and increasing water costs.
0.60 credits/fixedImbalance between water demand and supply leading to restrictions and rationing.
1.00 credits/fixedHealth risk from air pollution and associated mortality rates.
0.10 credits/fixedRisk of slope instability with potential damage to foundations and structures.
2.20 credits/fixedDecline of local ecosystem health impacting ecosystem services like pollination.
2.40 credits/fixedSeismic risk with potential structural damage ranging from minor to catastrophic.
0.10 credits/fixedRisk from ash, lahars, and pyroclastic flows with potential destruction.
0.10 credits/fixedSea surface temperature anomalies impacting coastal ecosystems and ocean-dependent operations.
0.50 credits/fixedRecurring high-tide flooding, salinization, and progressive coastal land loss.
0.10 credits/fixedRisk of storm surge flooding with structural damage and corrosion.
0.10 credits/fixedShoreline retreat impacting foundations, infrastructure, and access routes.
0.10 credits/fixedChanges in ocean pH impacting marine ecosystems and ocean-dependent operations.
0.30 credits/fixedHistorical analysis of mean, max and min temperatures over time
1.00 credits/fixedClimate temperature projections based on SSP scenarios
1.00 credits/fixedRainfall precipitation analysis over time
1.00 credits/fixedDistribution of weather codes and atmospheric conditions
1.00 credits/fixedCloud cover mean analysis over time
1.00 credits/fixedFAO reference evapotranspiration analysis over time
1.00 credits/fixedSnowfall precipitation analysis over time
1.00 credits/fixedApparent (feels-like) temperature mean, max and min analysis over time
1.00 credits/fixedDaylight duration analysis over time
1.00 credits/fixedActual sunshine hours analysis over time
1.00 credits/fixedWind gusts mean, max and min analysis over time
1.00 credits/fixedShortwave solar radiation analysis over time
1.00 credits/fixedDew point mean, max and min analysis over time
1.00 credits/fixedRelative humidity mean, max and min analysis over time
1.00 credits/fixedAtmospheric pressure (MSL) mean, max and min analysis over time
1.00 credits/fixedWet bulb temperature mean, max and min analysis over time
1.00 credits/fixedSoil moisture analysis at various depths over time
1.00 credits/fixedSoil temperature analysis at various depths over time
1.00 credits/fixedRiver discharge analysis over time
1.00 credits/fixedPM10 particulate matter analysis over time
1.00 credits/fixedPM2.5 fine particulate matter analysis over time
1.00 credits/fixedCarbon dioxide (CO2) concentration analysis over time
1.00 credits/fixedSulphur dioxide (SO2) concentration analysis over time
1.00 credits/fixedAerosol optical depth (AOD) analysis over time
1.00 credits/fixedDust concentration analysis over time
1.00 credits/fixedUltraviolet radiation index analysis over time
1.00 credits/fixedUV index under clear sky conditions analysis over time
1.00 credits/fixedEuropean Air Quality Index (EAQI) analysis over time
1.00 credits/fixedUS Air Quality Index (US AQI) analysis over time
1.00 credits/fixedLandslide and erosion risk assessment based on past events
1.00 credits/fixedDistances from geographical features and urban centres
1.00 credits/fixedKPI based on proximity and coverage of protected areas
Historical analysis of total, mean and max precipitations over time
1.00 credits/fixedClimate precipitations projections based on SSP scenarios
1.00 credits/fixedWind speed and direction analysis for the year
1.00 credits/fixedHistorical analysis of mean, max and min temperatures over time
1.00 credits/fixedHistorical analysis of total precipitations over time
1.00 credits/fixedHistorical rainfall precipitation analysis over time
1.00 credits/fixedHistorical wind speed mean, max and min analysis over time
1.00 credits/fixedHistorical soil moisture analysis at 0-7 cm depth
1.00 credits/fixedHistorical soil moisture analysis at 7-28 cm depth
1.00 credits/fixedHistorical soil moisture analysis at 28-100 cm depth
1.00 credits/fixedHistorical soil moisture analysis at 0-100 cm depth
1.00 credits/fixedHistorical soil temperature analysis at 0-7 cm depth
1.00 credits/fixedHistorical soil temperature analysis at 7-28 cm depth
1.00 credits/fixedHistorical soil temperature analysis at 28-100 cm depth
1.00 credits/fixedHistorical soil temperature analysis at 0-100 cm depth
1.00 credits/fixedClimate projections of mean, max and min temperature
1.00 credits/fixedClimate projections of total precipitations
1.00 credits/fixedClimate projections of rainfall precipitation
1.00 credits/fixedClimate projections of snowfall precipitation
1.00 credits/fixedClimate projections of mean and max wind speed
1.00 credits/fixedClimate projections of shortwave solar radiation
1.00 credits/fixedClimate projections of FAO reference evapotranspiration
1.00 credits/fixedClimate projections of mean cloud cover
1.00 credits/fixedClimate projections of mean, max and min dew point
1.00 credits/fixedClimate projections of mean, max and min relative humidity
1.00 credits/fixedClimate projections of mean atmospheric pressure
1.00 credits/fixedClimate projections of soil moisture at 0-10 cm depth
1.00 credits/fixed