SMRTR Science & EngineeringNov 7, 2024Interesting Engineering

Researchers develop low-cost system to detect wildfires within seconds of ignition

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FireLoc, a new crowdsourcing system using mobile phones, can detect and map wildfires within seconds of ignition, spotting fires up to 3,000 feet away and pinpointing locations within 180 feet, potentially saving lives and property in high-risk areas.

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