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Thermal Cameras Deployed During Tunnel 5 Fire

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Sierra Olympia deploys thermal cameras during wildfire for research and development
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Sierra-Olympia has released a case study discussing the deployment of its thermal cameras, Ventus HD6 0.6, VayuHD-I, and Vinden 225, to provide an unprecedented thermal perspective of the firefighting efforts during the Tunnel 5 Fire in Skamania County, which broke out on July 2nd, 2023.

The fire, which lasted until July 10th, could be seen from Sierra-Olympia’s headquarters and the company took the opportunity to learn and document the natural disaster. The footage was given to those who fight the fires and local fire department for their own research and development.

Posted by Joe Macey Joseph Macey is a Content Specialist at Unmanned Systems Technology. Since joining in 2022, he has focused on emerging technologies in unmanned systems, with particular expertise in Counter-UAS, communication systems, and camera technologies. A graduate of Falmouth University in Journalism, Joseph began his career in 2019 as a local reporter. His journalism experience not only sharpens his reporting but also enhances his ability to conduct in-depth interviews, enabling him to deliver authoritative insights on the latest industry trends. Connect
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