Intelligent Forest Fire Prediction and Detection

Dear Colleagues,

In recent years, there has been a discernible escalation in the frequency and severity of global wildfires, which poses a significant peril to the preservation of biodiversity within forested regions. Concurrently with the loss of biodiversity in these areas, wildfires engender deleterious ramifications on the economic sector and contribute to an upsurge in human casualties. Given the recurring nature of forest fires, the mounting atmospheric temperatures, the heightened occurrence of severe weather phenomena, and the extensive human intervention in these domains, forests are experiencing a diminished capacity to withstand and recuperate from fires, thereby resulting in a profound reduction in their expanse.

Gaining a comprehensive understanding of the interconnections between meteorological elements, remote sensing methodologies, and statistical prediction models is pivotal for establishing correlations between the level of fire hazard and these specific regions. Such comprehension assumes paramount significance in comprehending the implications of climate change on these areas. Furthermore, it facilitates the formulation of strategic plans that foster sustainable growth and judicious exploitation of forest resources.

Submitted manuscripts must be original contributions, not previously published or submitted to other journals.

Dr. Demin Gao
Dr. Shuo Zhang
Dr. Cheng He
Guest Editors

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