Prediction and Prevention of Wildfires
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5-3 : Vegetation management . Source : IBM .
Temperature - Temperature sensors are the most commonly used type of sensor for Forest fire detection . They can be used to detect hot spots , which are areas where the temperature is significantly higher than the surrounding area .
Moisture - Moisture sensors can also be used to detect forest fires . When the air is very dry , it can help to spread a fire . By measuring the moisture , firefighters can get an idea of how dry the conditions are and whether or not a fire is likely to spread .
CO / CO2 / Smoke - CO and CO2 sensors can be used to detect the presence of smoke , which is a major indicator of a fire .
Light - Light sensors can also be used to detect fires . When there is a lot of smoke , the light levels will be lower than normal .
Sound - Sound sensors can be used to detect the sound of a fire . This can be helpful in determining the location of a fire .
Wind Speed - Wind speed sensors can be used to determine the rate at which a fire is spreading . The faster the wind is blowing , the faster a fire will spread .
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