Communications: electrical – Continuously variable indicating – With calculation
Patent
1996-12-02
1998-03-31
Hofsass, Jeffery
Communications: electrical
Continuously variable indicating
With calculation
34087004, 34087016, 340577, 34082537, 364420, G08C 1906
Patent
active
057343357
ABSTRACT:
A forest surveillance and monitoring system for the early detection and reporting of forest fires in a forest area under surveillance. The system comprises a number of remote detectors placed within the forest area and telemetrically linked to a central processing system. Each remote detector comprises an infrared sensor and video camera mounted on a remotely controllable moving platform. The remote detector also contains a weather sensor for collecting critical weather data at the remote site. Located at each remote site is a remote processor which controls all data collection, the remote processor being in communication with the central site via a remote communication subsystem and central communication system which are linked via radio. The central control site receives weather data and alarm information as well as video images from the remote detector site via the communication system. The central site contains video monitoring equipment for visual inspection of the area under surveillance as well as a central processor for overall system control. The central processor receives data from the multiple remote detectors and is capable of displaying alarms on digitized topographic maps of the forest under surveillance, as well as producing a forecast of the anticipated growth pattern of the fire front based upon the received data and information stored in a historical data base. Hard copy output of topographic maps showing the fire sites and fire growth path are available from the central processor for use by fire fighting personnel.
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Brogi Giulio
Frau Francesco
Pietranera Luca
Finmeccanica S.P.A.
Hill Andrew
Hofsass Jeffery
Ramo Aziendale Alenia
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