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Mapping Wildfires In Nearly Real TimeAirborne infrared-sensing system flies over wildfire as infrared detector in system and navigation subsystem generate data transmitted to firefighters' camp. There, data plotted in form of map of fire, including approximate variations of temperature. System, called Firefly, reveals position of fires and approximate thermal intensities of regions within fires. Firefighters use information to manage and suppress fires. Used for other purposes with minor modifications, such as to spot losses of heat in urban areas and to map disease and pest infestation in vegetation.
Document ID
19930000312
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
Nichols, Joseph D.
(Caltech)
Parks, Gary S.
(Caltech)
Denning, Richard F.
(Caltech)
Ibbott, Anthony C.
(Caltech)
Scott, Kenneth C.
(Caltech)
Sleigh, William J.
(Caltech)
Voss, Jeffrey M.
(Caltech)
Date Acquired
August 16, 2013
Publication Date
June 1, 1993
Publication Information
Publication: NASA Tech Briefs
Volume: 17
Issue: 6
ISSN: 0145-319X
Subject Category
Electronic Systems
Report/Patent Number
NPO-18666
Accession Number
93B10312
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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