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Infrared fire-perimeter mapping

US5160842A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 24, 1991
Grant dateNov 3, 1992
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Expiry dateJun 24, 2011

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG08B17/125
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A fire-perimeter, temperature-differentiating mapping system for creating a temperature-level-differentiated, visually readable outline of a ground fire, which outline is suitable for in-scale registered overlay of a related topographic map for the purpose of aiding firefighters in determining where best to allocate fire-fighting resources.

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