The MicroStep-MIS Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) Monitoring and Early Warning System is a fully integrated solution designed to detect, assess, and forecast glacial lake hazards in real time. Combining meteorological, hydrological, cryospheric, and geotechnical monitoring with satellite data and remote sensing, the system delivers a continuous, high-resolution overview of lake conditions and surrounding terrain stability. Field-proven sensors, robust data loggers, and reliable communication channels ensure precise observations even in the world’s most severe high-altitude environments, from the Himalayas to the Andes.
At the core of the system is the IMS4 data integration and decision-support platform, which unifies all measurements, model outputs, and historical records into a single operational interface. Advanced forecasting tools - including rainfall-runoff models, hydrodynamic simulations, and glacier melt predictions - provide early identification of hazardous trends, while automated alerting through CAP-compliant channels enables rapid communication with operators, authorities, and at-risk communities. The result is a powerful early-warning capability that enhances preparedness, supports informed decision-making, and reduces the risk to lives, infrastructure, and downstream ecosystems.