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I am writing in several forums to begin (or continue) the discussion of using Unmanned Aerial Systems (UA) for Wildland Fire Applications. I know this is a controversial topic for some with all the media coverage recently of "killer Drones" and a threat to our privacy, but for anyone who has been on fires (whether Rx or Wildfires) in our southern states knows, an extra set of eyes from above could be of great value. Especial in collecting data to try and predict Fire Behavior.

The only reference of UA usage on any fires in southern states that I have seen to date has been some research flights on Rx fires at Eglin AF in Florida. It appears most of that research is using IR cameras to track hotspots on firelines (an excellent use of UA technology).

Does anyone see UA technology used as a platform to deploy sensors for collecting the data (weather, particulate matter, temperature, ?) that is needed on Fires? Not sure if the sensory equipment can be made small enough for small UA's that can be deployed and recovered in the field on an incident.

The bottom line is that at this time UA technology is limited to public agencies because of FAA regulations for our National Air Space (USA).

So is there anyone interested in talked about this technology and how or if it could be used in future Wildland Fire applications.

Thank you for your time,

Sincerely,

Dave Fowler]]>
I am writing in several forums to begin (or continue) the discussion of using Unmanned Aerial Systems (UA) for Wildland Fire Applications. I know this is a controversial topic for some with all the media coverage recently of "killer Drones" and a threat to our privacy, but for anyone who has been on fires (whether Rx or Wildfires) in our southern states knows, an extra set of eyes from above could be of great value. Especial in collecting data to try and predict Fire Behavior.

The only reference of UA usage on any fires in southern states that I have seen to date has been some research flights on Rx fires at Eglin AF in Florida. It appears most of that research is using IR cameras to track hotspots on firelines (an excellent use of UA technology).

Does anyone see UA technology used as a platform to deploy sensors for collecting the data (weather, particulate matter, temperature, ?) that is needed on Fires? Not sure if the sensory equipment can be made small enough for small UA's that can be deployed and recovered in the field on an incident.

The bottom line is that at this time UA technology is limited to public agencies because of FAA regulations for our National Air Space (USA).

So is there anyone interested in talked about this technology and how or if it could be used in future Wildland Fire applications.

Thank you for your time,

Sincerely,

Dave Fowler]]> http://www.ncsu.edu/project/cnr/sfe/sfebb/showthread.php?tid=645 Sat, 08 Jun 2013 12:41:43 -0400 http://www.ncsu.edu/project/cnr/sfe/sfebb/showthread.php?tid=645
I am writing in several forums to begin (or continue) the discussion of using Unmanned Aerial Systems (UA) for Wildland Fire Applications. I know this is a controversial topic for some with all the media coverage recently of "killer Drones" and a threat to our privacy, but for anyone who has been on fires (whether Rx or Wildfires) in our southern states knows, an extra set of eyes from above could be of great value. Especial in a Wildfire situation as the first person on site.

The only reference of UA usage on any fires in southern states that I have seen to date has been some research flights on Rx fire at Eglin AF in Florida. It appears most of that research is using IR cameras to track hotspots on firelines (an excellent use of UA technology).

Does anyone see UA technology used for Smoke Management or Weather tracking at different altitudes?

The bottom line is that at this time UA technology is limited to public agencies because of FAA regulations for our National Air Space (USA).

So is there anyone interested in talked about this technology and how or if it could be used in future Wildland Fire applications.

Thank you for your time,

Sincerely,

Dave Fowler]]>
I am writing in several forums to begin (or continue) the discussion of using Unmanned Aerial Systems (UA) for Wildland Fire Applications. I know this is a controversial topic for some with all the media coverage recently of "killer Drones" and a threat to our privacy, but for anyone who has been on fires (whether Rx or Wildfires) in our southern states knows, an extra set of eyes from above could be of great value. Especial in a Wildfire situation as the first person on site.

The only reference of UA usage on any fires in southern states that I have seen to date has been some research flights on Rx fire at Eglin AF in Florida. It appears most of that research is using IR cameras to track hotspots on firelines (an excellent use of UA technology).

Does anyone see UA technology used for Smoke Management or Weather tracking at different altitudes?

The bottom line is that at this time UA technology is limited to public agencies because of FAA regulations for our National Air Space (USA).

So is there anyone interested in talked about this technology and how or if it could be used in future Wildland Fire applications.

Thank you for your time,

Sincerely,

Dave Fowler]]> http://www.ncsu.edu/project/cnr/sfe/sfebb/showthread.php?tid=643 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 14:34:53 -0400 http://www.ncsu.edu/project/cnr/sfe/sfebb/showthread.php?tid=643
I would like to reach out to other Fire professionals in the field on the use of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UA) for Wildland Fire applications. I know that the media has depicted the deadly "drones" as threat on our privacy, but in looking beyond that, this tool could be of great value in the future.

So I would like to open a discussion with others on the use of UA technology for both Rx and Wildfire applications.

Thank you for any feedback in opening this area of discussion.

Sincerely

Dave Fowler]]>
I would like to reach out to other Fire professionals in the field on the use of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UA) for Wildland Fire applications. I know that the media has depicted the deadly "drones" as threat on our privacy, but in looking beyond that, this tool could be of great value in the future.

So I would like to open a discussion with others on the use of UA technology for both Rx and Wildfire applications.

Thank you for any feedback in opening this area of discussion.

Sincerely

Dave Fowler]]> http://www.ncsu.edu/project/cnr/sfe/sfebb/showthread.php?tid=642 Sat, 18 May 2013 16:42:00 -0400 http://www.ncsu.edu/project/cnr/sfe/sfebb/showthread.php?tid=642
I am hoping the Troll will advise me on whether this is the right forum to ask these questions and inquire about others using Unmanned Aerial systems (UAS) for Wildland Fire applications.

I have been able to get limited information (work on Eglin AF Base) on other groups exploring the use of UAS for Fire Applications in the SE. I am currently developing the use of UAS in North Carolina and would like to open the discussion to other to share and network. I was an exhibitor at the last Florida Rx Council meeting in August.

Please advise me if this is an appropriated place to do this.

Thank you.

Dave]]>
I am hoping the Troll will advise me on whether this is the right forum to ask these questions and inquire about others using Unmanned Aerial systems (UAS) for Wildland Fire applications.

I have been able to get limited information (work on Eglin AF Base) on other groups exploring the use of UAS for Fire Applications in the SE. I am currently developing the use of UAS in North Carolina and would like to open the discussion to other to share and network. I was an exhibitor at the last Florida Rx Council meeting in August.

Please advise me if this is an appropriated place to do this.

Thank you.

Dave]]> http://www.ncsu.edu/project/cnr/sfe/sfebb/showthread.php?tid=641 Fri, 17 May 2013 08:28:49 -0400 http://www.ncsu.edu/project/cnr/sfe/sfebb/showthread.php?tid=641 so we have to protect our environment and prevent it from pollution.]]> so we have to protect our environment and prevent it from pollution.]]> http://www.ncsu.edu/project/cnr/sfe/sfebb/showthread.php?tid=639 Wed, 08 May 2013 12:18:39 -0400 http://www.ncsu.edu/project/cnr/sfe/sfebb/showthread.php?tid=639 http://www.ncsu.edu/project/cnr/sfe/sfebb/showthread.php?tid=638 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 08:37:30 -0400 http://www.ncsu.edu/project/cnr/sfe/sfebb/showthread.php?tid=638 http://www.ncsu.edu/project/cnr/sfe/sfebb/showthread.php?tid=636 Thu, 25 Apr 2013 05:54:26 -0400 http://www.ncsu.edu/project/cnr/sfe/sfebb/showthread.php?tid=636 I'm a newbie here having interest in learning fire science.
Happy to be here.]]> I'm a newbie here having interest in learning fire science.
Happy to be here.]]> http://www.ncsu.edu/project/cnr/sfe/sfebb/showthread.php?tid=635 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 01:56:24 -0400 http://www.ncsu.edu/project/cnr/sfe/sfebb/showthread.php?tid=635 http://www.ncsu.edu/project/cnr/sfe/sfebb/showthread.php?tid=634 Sun, 31 Mar 2013 03:42:32 -0400 http://www.ncsu.edu/project/cnr/sfe/sfebb/showthread.php?tid=634 http://www.ncsu.edu/project/cnr/sfe/sfebb/showthread.php?tid=633 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 08:51:56 -0400 http://www.ncsu.edu/project/cnr/sfe/sfebb/showthread.php?tid=633
I just found the bulleting page and want to say hello to all staff and students of this great university. I always read about it in news and see on TV but this is my first website visit and I want to check some other departments .. So ... C U SOON

Best Regards]]>
I just found the bulleting page and want to say hello to all staff and students of this great university. I always read about it in news and see on TV but this is my first website visit and I want to check some other departments .. So ... C U SOON

Best Regards]]> http://www.ncsu.edu/project/cnr/sfe/sfebb/showthread.php?tid=632 Mon, 25 Mar 2013 11:22:17 -0400 http://www.ncsu.edu/project/cnr/sfe/sfebb/showthread.php?tid=632 http://www.ncsu.edu/project/cnr/sfe/sfebb/showthread.php?tid=631 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 06:11:43 -0400 http://www.ncsu.edu/project/cnr/sfe/sfebb/showthread.php?tid=631 http://www.ncsu.edu/project/cnr/sfe/sfebb/showthread.php?tid=630 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 06:01:50 -0400 http://www.ncsu.edu/project/cnr/sfe/sfebb/showthread.php?tid=630 Thanks a lot.]]> Thanks a lot.]]> http://www.ncsu.edu/project/cnr/sfe/sfebb/showthread.php?tid=627 Fri, 01 Mar 2013 18:18:38 -0500 http://www.ncsu.edu/project/cnr/sfe/sfebb/showthread.php?tid=627
Thanks your time and I look forward to your replies.]]>
Thanks your time and I look forward to your replies.]]> http://www.ncsu.edu/project/cnr/sfe/sfebb/showthread.php?tid=626 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 10:28:58 -0500 http://www.ncsu.edu/project/cnr/sfe/sfebb/showthread.php?tid=626 http://www.ncsu.edu/project/cnr/sfe/sfebb/showthread.php?tid=625 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 17:11:24 -0500 http://www.ncsu.edu/project/cnr/sfe/sfebb/showthread.php?tid=625 http://www.ncsu.edu/project/cnr/sfe/sfebb/showthread.php?tid=623 Sun, 10 Feb 2013 11:55:29 -0500 http://www.ncsu.edu/project/cnr/sfe/sfebb/showthread.php?tid=623 i am looking ref education for my child...]]> i am looking ref education for my child...]]> http://www.ncsu.edu/project/cnr/sfe/sfebb/showthread.php?tid=621 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 12:39:28 -0500 http://www.ncsu.edu/project/cnr/sfe/sfebb/showthread.php?tid=621 http://www.ncsu.edu/project/cnr/sfe/sfebb/showthread.php?tid=620 Mon, 04 Feb 2013 20:13:00 -0500 http://www.ncsu.edu/project/cnr/sfe/sfebb/showthread.php?tid=620