Advanced Fire Detection Technology: Saving Lives and Homes from Wildfires

The video discusses the impact of wildfires in the US, highlighting the destruction of homes and land. It introduces a new technology developed by San Diego State University to detect wildfires early using sensors. These sensors, installed in remote areas, can identify fires from nearly a kilometer away and send alerts to mobile devices. The development of this technology was spurred by the devastating 2003 fires in San Diego County.

What was the extent of the damage caused by the recent wildfire mentioned in the video?

• 75 square kilometres

• 500 square kilometres

• 120 square kilometres

• 250 square kilometres

What is the primary goal of the technology being developed by San Diego State University?

• To predict weather patterns

• To detect wildfires early

• To monitor wildlife

• To measure air pollution

How far can the sensors detect the start of a wildfire?

• Two kilometres

• Five kilometres

• Just under one kilometre

• Ten kilometres

What powers the sensors used for wildfire detection?

• Hydroelectric power

• Battery

• Solar energy

• Wind energy

What happens when a fire is detected by the sensors?

• A water sprinkler system is activated

• The fire department is automatically dispatched

• An alarm sounds in the local area

• A warning signal is sent to pagers or cell phones