FAST: Real Time Forest Fire Alert System
On January 16th, Forest Survey of India (FSI) launched the beta-version of the Large Forest Fire Monitoring Programme.
FAST 3.0
- The programme is a part of the Fire Alert System (FAST) Version 3.0, where the FSI will monitor forest fire events using real time data from the SNPP-VIIRS satellite.
- The FAST 3.0 is a collaborative effort between the the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and FSI.
Scope of Large Forest Fire System
- To monitor continuous, large forest fires using near-real time basis.
- For escalation of support from State and National agencies.
- To support decision making for ....
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