Multi-Sensor Forest Fire Detection With Targeted Drone Extinguishing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing forest fire detection systems, such as optical sensors and satellite-based IR cameras, are ineffective in early detection, prone to false alarms, costly, and environmentally harmful, lacking the reliability and cost-effectiveness needed for efficient forest fire management.
Innovation Solution
A method and device utilizing a network of forest fire detection sensors, including optical, gas, and temperature sensors, coupled with GPS for precise positioning, and a flight-capable drone equipped with an extinguishing unit for automatic and targeted fire suppression, utilizing triangulation and wind data for accurate fire location and propagation analysis.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If optical sensors (rotating cameras) are used for forest fire detection, then the system can detect smoke columns, but it is less effective at night and susceptible to false detections
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple detection methods (optical sensors, gas sensors, temperature sensors) into a single integrated forest fire detection system. This multi-sensor approach allows the system to detect fires through multiple parameters simultaneously, improving reliability while reducing false detections by cross-validating data from different sensor types.
Solution Approach 2:
The detection system is designed to perform multiple functions: optical sensors detect smoke and flames, gas sensors detect combustion gases, and temperature sensors detect heat. This multi-functional approach ensures the system works effectively under various conditions including nighttime, reducing the harmful effects of limited detection capability.
2Area of stationary object
If satellite-based IR cameras are used for monitoring, then large areas can be covered, but the resolution over large distances prevents detection of forest fires in the early stages
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the large monitoring area into multiple zones, each equipped with local detection sensors (optical, gas, and temperature sensors). This segmentation allows each sensor to monitor a smaller area with high precision, enabling early fire detection while collectively covering large forest areas. The system combines the advantages of wide coverage and high resolution by distributing multiple detection points throughout the monitored area.
3Reliability
If a network of detection sensors and automatic fighting units is deployed, then early and precise fire detection and suppression is achieved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements an automatic forest fire fighting system where detection sensors automatically trigger fighting units when fires are detected. The system performs self-monitoring and self-response without requiring constant human intervention. The control unit automatically processes sensor data, determines fire locations, and activates appropriate fighting units, reducing operational complexity while maintaining high reliability.
Solution Approach 2:
The system incorporates feedback mechanisms where detection sensors continuously monitor the environment and provide real-time data to the control unit. When fires are detected, the system provides feedback by activating fighting units, which in turn may have their effectiveness monitored by the same detection network. This closed-loop feedback system ensures reliable fire suppression while automating the complex coordination between detection and response components.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables reliable, early, and cost-effective detection and suppression of forest fires with minimal environmental impact, allowing for precise targeting and efficient use of resources.
Implementation Method 1
detecting a fire source in a forest area by means of a first forest fire detection sensor
Implementation Method 2
The forest fire detection sensor can be, for example, an optical sensor, gas sensor or temperature sensor
Implementation Method 3
The position determination can be done, for example, when installing the first forest fire detection sensor. The position of the first forest fire detection sensor must be known. The position determination can be done, for example, when installing the first forest fire detection sensor. The first forest fire detection sensor can be, for example, an optical sensor, gas sensor or temperature sensor.
Implementation Method 4
the fire source is automatically fought and/or extinguished with a forest fire fighting unit
Implementation Method 5
a forest fire fighting unit (300) used to fight the fire source immediately after the second detection and second locating
Data Source
AI summary
The invention relates to a method for fighting and/or extinguishing a forest fire comprising the steps of detecting a fire source in a forest area, locating the fire source and automatically fighting and/or extinguishing the fire source, and to a forest fire fighting device with a fire sensor, a locating system and an automatic extinguishing unit.