Forest Fire Detection and Monitoring

Applications of Color Infrared Imagery Aerial imagery

Unplanned forest fires could cause serious loss of flora, fauna, and even human lives. Actions need to be taken including routine monitoring and swift detection of fire areas.

Color Infrared Imagery (CIR) is a type of aerial imagery that is used in forest fire detection and monitoring. CIR imagery is captured using specialized cameras that can capture light in the near-infrared spectrum in addition to the visible spectrum. The resulting images contain not only visible colors but also varying degrees of vegetation health, as well as other features that can aid in forest fire detection and monitoring.

In forest fire detection, CIR imagery can help identify areas of potential fire risk by highlighting areas of dry or stressed vegetation. It can also help identify small fires that may not be visible to the naked eye, as the heat generated by the fire causes the affected vegetation to show up as a hot spot in the imagery. This can aid in early detection and response, potentially reducing the size and impact of a forest fire.

CIR imagery is also useful in forest fire monitoring, as it can provide information on the extent and severity of a fire as well as the effectiveness of fire suppression efforts. By comparing pre-fire and post-fire CIR imagery, analysts can identify areas that have been severely impacted by the fire and may require additional resources for post-fire rehabilitation.

Project in Jilin, China with GF satellite series

By using short-wave infrared and thermal infrared bands of satellite remote sensing, hazardous fire areas can be quickly identified. Based on up-to-date processed and cost-effective satellite imagery results from Feiyan, GIS software tools can thereby find the optimal evacuation routes and nearest water resources. Feel free to contact us to get further details.