Project
Aerial intelligence-gathering platforms: a needs-analysis for wildfire operations
Year
2010
status
Completed
Researcher
Jim Thomasson (Lead)
Other Collaborator(s):
–
Advisory Member(s):
BC Wildfire Service
Abstract
One of the latest technological advancements under development is the aerial intelligence-gathering platform. The platform combines geo-referenced images (infrared and colour) with real-time telemetry. Data can be transferred to a fire centre, an incident command post, and hand-held devices. In 2010, FPInnovations conducted an analysis for the British Columbia Wildfire Management Branch to identify the branch’s data collection needs and priorities that might be addressed by this latest technology. This is a directed research project and the results belong to British Columbia Wildfire Management Branch. Please contact Jim Thomasson for details.
