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A breakthrough study led by Monash University has shown the great potential for mobile phone signals and data to be used in the detection and measurement of bushfire smoke concentrations.
While the use of this technology remains in its infancy, the discovery shows great promise in complementing current initiatives, like satellite remote sensing, in sending early warnings to residents in affected areas and reducing the harmful impacts of smoke on people.
The 2019-2020 mega bushfires in Australia created hazardous health conditions due to smoke entrainment within the atmospheric boundary layer. The bushfires burnt more than 46 million acres, displaced tens of thousands of people and resulted in 34 casualties.
Monash University research shows the potential for mobile phone signals to detect and measure bushfire smoke concentrations. In the first study of its.