Concept for next-generation infrared wildfire monitoring. (IMAGE)
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Researchers at the ARC Centre of Excellence for Transformative Meta-Optical Systems (TMOS) are exploring a concept for 360-degree bushfire detection using advanced meta-optical sensors. The envisioned system would mount mid-infrared metasurface detectors on existing telecom towers to provide continuous, long-range hotspot monitoring at room temperature. By focusing heat signatures with arrays of microscopic metalenses, the approach aims to enable high-sensitivity, low-power surveillance capable of transforming early wildfire warning and environmental monitoring.
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Dr Wenwu Pan, University of Western Australia
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