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RAM Offers Discount on Camera Systems

 

N26MV landing with Farewell Fire blowing up in the background

RAM Mapping

Using our airborne mapping system we can provide heat intensity maps of the fire perimeter as well as an accurate fire perimeter.  We can, under normal flying conditions, provide full coverage of a 30,000 acre fire in one day or the more significant portions several times a day.  Data from each flight is brought back to the trailer and can be published and in the hands of fire management within 30 - 45 minutes after completion of the flight.  We also offer real-time down linking of the data so fire management can see what the fire is doing as the helicopter is flying over it.  The sophistication of our camera allows us to fly all day long, rather than the traditional systems that are limited to early in the morning and late in the evening.

Fire crews have raved over the years at how much time has been saved by them knowing right where to look for hot spots near the line, rather than searching by gridding an area.  Our points have generally been found to be accurate to less than 10 meters.

In addition to our heat maps, our GIS personnel have the tools and knowledge necessary to provide the full range of other fire support maps useful on an incident (Briefing maps, IAP maps, terrain maps, progression maps, rehab. maps, etc).  Our camera system is also valuable for mapping out burn intensity of the fire and for mapping dozer lines for later rehabilitation.

When ordered, we will bring to the scene our camera system mounted on a helicopter with support vehicle, pilot, and camera operator.  We will also bring a GIS trailer and operator, to be set near the Situation Unit.  The trailer will need electricity provided.

Key Benefits

bulletAccurate location of heat near fire perimeter.
bulletCan fly ALL DAY without any loss in efficiency.
bulletQuick turn-around from data collection to map (30-45 min.)
bulletReal-time presentation of flight data, on request.
bulletOptimizes use of fire crew time
bulletCamera can be quickly removed if helicopter is needed for another mission.
bulletThree-up screen allows views of infrared, day-TV and moving map simultaneously

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Time series of heat maps from Mt. Zerkel Complex in Colorado.
Time series of heat maps from Mt. Zerkel Complex in Colorado, 2002. RAM map of the Fawn Peak Fire in Washington, 2002. RAM map of multiple fires in the Caribou Fire Center District in BC, Canada, 2003.
Burn intensity map of the Happy Camp Complex in California. RAM map of selected divisions on the McNally Fire in California, 2002.

 

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