AI-Based Fire Detection System Launched at Pench Tiger Reserve
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Pench Tiger Reserve (PTR) launches an AI-based fire detection system. |
| System Name | Pantera |
| Key Features | - High-resolution camera with a 15 km visual range, covering 350+ sq km of the reserve. |
| - Combines camera feed and satellite data for real-time fire alerts within 3 minutes. | |
| - Uses weather data (temperature, precipitation, wind) and historical fire data to forecast probable future fires for better fire control planning. | |
| Pench Tiger Reserve | - Located in the southern Satpura hills, spanning Seoni and Chhindwara districts (Madhya Pradesh) and Nagpur district (Maharashtra). |
| - Declared a National Park in 1975 (Maharashtra) and a Tiger Reserve in 1992-1993 (Madhya Pradesh). | |
| - Part of the Satpura-Maikal ranges of the Central Highlands and recognized as an Important Bird Area (IBA) by Birdlife International. | |
| Significance | - Aims to enhance early detection and control of forest fires, aiding conservation efforts. |