California wildfire camera system expands into ‘Phase 2’
State gives $15 million for new technology
“This new technology will provide intel, it will provide us a better understanding of fire behavior,” he says. “Hopefully, this can feed into first responders and how they marshal their resources.”
That includes three specific improvements:
1.) New sensors on the cameras that can measure fuel load and moisture
2.) New infrared cameras to deploy to define a fire’s perimeter in smoky conditions or on rugged topography
3.) Airborne images of all areas considered Tier 2 and Tier 3 fire-threat regions.
