Capabilities of airborne infrared remote sensing systems to detect hotspots
Capabilities of airborne infrared remote sensing systems to detect hotspots |
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Research By: Judi Beck
Completed: March 2004
The Forest Engineering Research Institute of Canada (FERIC) conducted a study
to assess the reliability, effectiveness, and cost of airborne infrared remote sensing,
mapping, and analysis systems used in Alberta. Field trials were conducted to develop
assessment methods and to facilitate preliminary tests of the hotspot detection
capabilities of two airborne infrared remote sensing systems: an AWIS (Airborne
Wildfire Intelligence System) mounted on a twin-engine aircraft, and a FLIR 2000
mounted on a “birddog” aircraft. Logistic regression was used to develop probability
of detection models for each of the sensor and aircraft platforms evaluated. This report
also describes the development of a simple model that allows fire managers to assess
the cost effectiveness of alternative technologies.
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Airborne Infrared (IR) Remote Sensing System Trial Photo Gallery 1/12/2002
36052001 Airborne Infrared Scanning 7/10/2001