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Since 2021, the LightningCast AI model has proven a successful tool in aiding scientists who forecast wildland fire incidents. Fire weather prediction is not easy — there are so many different types of challenges that forecasters face both before a wildfire sparks and even while it's active.
When wood is heated to this temperature, it releases hydrocarbon gases that mix with oxygen in the air, combust and create fire. There are three components needed for ignition and combustion to occur. A fire requires fuel to burn, air to supply oxygen, and a heat source to bring the fuel up to ignition temperature.
Researchers at USC have developed a new method to accurately predict wildfire spread. By combining satellite imagery and artificial intelligence, their model offers a potential breakthrough in wildfire management and emergency response.
GOES-R satellite observations are not only valuable for detecting wildfires but are also critical for observing and monitoring smoke from those fires. The ability to monitor smoke plumes in near real time is particularly useful in directing firefighting efforts from the air.
Thick bark protects the inner layer of the tree that's actively growing (known as cambium). High moisture content in the wood or leaves means they will not burn as intensely or as quickly. A lack of branches low to the ground prevents flames from climbing into the treetops.
On October 8, 1871, the most devastating forest fire in American history occurred in northeast Wisconsin and Michigan. The fire is named for the town of Peshtigo, Wisconsin which sustained some of the worst damages; however, the fire also burned 11 other towns. In Peshtigo alone, 800 people lost their lives.
While wildfire intensity is technically measured in units of heat transfer per length of fire perimeter, it is more easily observed and expressed in terms of flame length.
Thermal imaging can be utilized for detecting hot spot and areas of residual fire on larger fires during mop up, boundary establishment, fire mapping and fire progression.
Watch Duty is the only wildfire mapping and alert app powered by real people giving you real-time information vetted by trained professionals, not robots. All other apps rely on only government alerts which can be hours late or flat out non-existent.
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