Project
Comparative analysis of hotspot detection methods: ground-based infrared camera-assisted vs. conventional practices
Year
2011
status
Completed
Researcher
Steven Hvenegaard (Lead)
Other Collaborator(s):
Advisory Member(s):
Alberta Forestry, Parks and Tourism; BC Wildfire Service; Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources
Abstract
Infrared technology is widely used by Canadian wildfire management agencies to achieve wildfire suppression objectives. This project aimed to build on the work done by VanderMeer in 2010.