System and method for detecting high-risk lightning strikes for use in predicting and identifying wildfire ignition locations
US12352920B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 4, 2022 |
| Grant date | Jul 8, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 16, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG08B31/00
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system and method for detecting in real-time high risk lightning (HRL) strikes and sending out alerts to responsible personnel to allow for earlier responses to lightning caused fire ignitions to help maintain and/or reduce the chance of spread by the wildfire. The system and method allow for HRL events and fire ignitions to be detected preferably within seconds. The system and method can use a network of detectors, data from environmental satellites and/or other environmental data sources, and novel AI/algorithms for signal processing to relatively quickly locate fire ignition spots. Thus, the system and method provide for actionable wildfire intelligence in real-time and to relatively quickly and accurately send out alerts when an HRL event has been determined. Cameras and drones can be used to provide real-time visualization at the location of the HRL event to verify or monitor any fire ignition or smoldering at the area of the HRL event.
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