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Wildfire Early Detection System (Weds), Mason Mciver, Vincent Liang, Jeanreno Racines
Wildfire Early Detection System (Weds), Mason Mciver, Vincent Liang, Jeanreno Racines
Electrical Engineering
With climate change causing an increase in temperature over the past several decades, wildfires have been burning hotter and moving quicker leaving a trail of destruction in their path. Detecting a wildfire early allows firefighters to respond efficiently and effectively to ensure containment. With the rise of advanced computer vision and algorithms, autonomous systems can be used to monitor and report any fire activity. Having multiple devices spread out across a large area will allow first responders to map out the fire location and track the fire. By utilizing smart technologies, property damage can be minimized and residents living in …
Wildland Fire Location Management System (Wflms), Robert G. Goldie, Jack A. Gallegos
Wildland Fire Location Management System (Wflms), Robert G. Goldie, Jack A. Gallegos
Electrical Engineering
Wildland firefighters work in complex, dangerous environments where effective communication is key to developing situational awareness. Currently, the only communication firefighters have is with Very High Frequency (VHF) 160 MHz band analog radios. While digital radio protocols could potentially allow location data and commands to be sent to field crews, the technology is primarily for voice communication. This project presents a new system that frees up voice channels and uses LoRa transceivers for robust communication. The system allows for emergency and location reports to be sent to a dispatcher via an airborne repeater. The entire system is software-defined, so it …