VIPS: Press Pack: Press Release: There's no smoke without fire
European researchers have developed an inexpensive detection system, backed up by computer analysis, which can reliably detect the first signs of forest fires, giving hope that some of Europe's most endangered environments can be saved from destruction. Keywords: detection, smoke plumes, low cost, static cameras, image analysis, forest fire, forestry VIPS: http://cordis.europa.eu/innovation-smes/vips/en/src/en-pp-1-001.htm(opens in new window)