Autonomous Wildfire Detection

Developing a non-invasive network of devices that autonomously scan an environment for wildfire ignition, alerting emergency personnel when one is detected.

Team Lead: Sean McHale
Additional Team Members: Steven Thao, Michaela Arellano, Colin Boblet, Yizhang Qu, Andrew Calvo, Jon Riley, Quang Nguyen, Calvin Loi
 

Our team aims to develop a non-invasive network of devices that autonomously scan an environment for wildfire ignition, alerting emergency personnel when one is detected. Idea Hub funding will allow our team to develop prototypical devices to be used as a proof of concept. Going forward this should make it easier to accrue additional funding as well as develop the technical capabilities of our design.

Questions or comments regarding this project can be directed to Sean McHale at smchale@ucsc.edu.