This study emphasizes the importance of early wildfire detection for safeguarding lives, properties, and public safety. Utilizing a developed scanning LiDAR system, the research focuses on early detection and source identification of wildfires. The system enables real-time monitoring of smoke and fine dust in diverse environments, providing accurate detection capabilities. The results demonstrate the effectiveness of LiDAR technology in early smoke detection due to wildfires, presenting potential to mitigate damages and enhance public safety.
Kim et al. (2026) studied this question.