Abstract:The FireLoc system aims at geolocating forest fires observed by the citizens using data uploaded by the citizens using a dedicated app developed for mobile devices. The collected data includes the location of the observer (determined with the Global Navigation Satellite System receiver embedded in the device), the magnetic bearing registered by the mobile device when facing the fire. However, due to the errors that may be associated with the measurement of the magnetic bearing an additional measurement is coll… Show more
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