Wildland Fire Management

NASA Demonstrates New Wildland Fire Airspace Management System – NASA

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NASA Demonstrates New Wildland Fire Airspace Management System – NASA

NASA researchers conducted initial validation of a new airspace management system designed to enable crews to use aircraft fight and monitor wildland fires 24 hours a day, even during low-visibility conditions.   From March 17-28, NASA’s Advanced Capabilities for Emergency Response Operations (ACERO) project stationed researchers at multiple strategic locations across the foothills of the Sierra … Read more

NASA Tests Drones to Provide Micrometeorology, Aid in Fire Response – NASA

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NASA Tests Drones to Provide Micrometeorology, Aid in Fire Response – NASA

In Aug. 2024, a team of NASA researchers and partners gathered in Missoula, to test new drone-based technology for localized forecasting, or micrometeorology. Researchers attached wind sensors to a drone, NASA’s Alta X quadcopter, aiming to provide precise and sustainable meteorological data to help predict fire behavior. Wildfires are increasing in number and severity around … Read more