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Project:

Forest and Forest Road Information System

Intro

During the project, the Forest and Forest Road Information System (MIKIS) will be developed. This system is a combination of the latest technologies based on 5G communication and remote monitoring technologies. The main purpose of the developed system is a detailed and quick analysis of forest abiotic factors for the condition of forests: assessment of forest fire risk, identification of felled forest areas, and assessment of the condition and main characteristics of forest roads.

How does it work?

MIKIS will perform the assessment of forests and forest roads by analyzing satellite visual data of the area being studied, meteorological information, aerial photography data collected with the help of a drone, and data that will be collected by a car with built-in monitoring equipment. Using different data collection technologies, the system will collect a large amount of data. As a result, the system will be designed to make data transfer fast and as automated as possible, ensuring that the end user does not need specific technical knowledge and expertise. For the implementation of such a system, it is planned to install a 5G data transmission and communication module in the system being developed during the project. This functionality of the system will allow the collection of a large amount of data and the evaluation of different complex indicators, which will help to determine the fire index of forests, the areas of forest damage and accurately assess the condition, parameters and coordinates of forest roads. It is worth noting that the use of 5G communication also creates the possibility of real-time research.

Why is this needed?

Currently, the fire rate of forests is assessed based on statistical data and weather forecasts, and damaged forest areas are determined "manually". In other words, physical inspections are carried out, during which forest areas are walked around and visually inspected. Similarly, assessment of the state of forest roads is carried out. Therefore, it is not surprising that the state of the forest and the maintenance of forest roads are currently a difficult task, since these activities require considerable human resources. The inventory, maintenance and repair (repair) works of forest roads, regardless of their form of ownership, are carried out by the State Forest Office. The identification of forest roads and the exact determination of coordinates are influenced by subjective factors (insufficient data accuracy, appraiser competence), therefore, despite the complex task of monitoring, another problem is also encountered - insufficient data accuracy. The Forest and Forest Road Information System (MIKIS) developed during the project is an innovation designed to solve the mentioned complex tasks and create added value in the forestry and transport sectors.


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