SmokeD Launches Austin Wildfire Detection Project in Austin
Summary
Devices with built-in camera modules and microcomputers mounted on high masts continuously record images and analyze photos in search of the first signs of smoke or flames. SmokeD wildfire AI detection cameras are used by power utilities, forestry services, paper industries and private citizens throughout Indonesia, Europe and the United States. "From my participation in the initial pilot project for SmokeD, I can attest to the reliability of the system and its success in detecting early onset of fires," said Ron Herzfeld, PRL Products & Services. While Austin has been grappling with unprecedented high temperatures and drought conditions, SmokeD provides a dependable solution to help us protect property and people." Years of intensive work have resulted in deployments of SmokeD fire detectors in Europe, Indonesia, and Brazil, as well as U.S. installations in California, Arizona, and Texas.