An integrated defence system to protect Australia from catastrophic bushfires

Overview

ANU’s research program aims to:

A staged approach

ANU is planning to research and develop:

A best bet short term approach ready for the next fire season in South Eastern Australia and based upon current and modified technology – this may include detection in a particular region such as the ACT using a high altitude drone system with a currently operational camera and new filters;
In the medium-term a detection and location approach will be developed which may involve constellations of cube-sats as well as faster and more effective extinguishing platforms and agents;
In the longer-term the detection approach is likely to include a large geostationary satellite bearing a telescope able to detect very small fires; and rapid response drones capable of accurate and effective lines of attack.