Advanced LiDAR Technology for Early Wildfire Detection and Monitoring

Kwanchul Kim; Dasom Lee; Seong-Min Kim; Jeong-Min Park; Gahye Lee; Youngmin Noh; Kwonho Lee; Young J. Kim; Sungchul Choi; Changgi Choi; Woosuk Choi; Chunsang Hong

doi:10.1051/epjconf/202636202014

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Issue		EPJ Web Conf. Volume 362, 2026 31^st International Laser Radar Conference (ILRC 31) Held Together with the 22^nd Coherent Laser Radar Conference (CLRC 22)


Article Number		02014
Number of page(s)		3
Section		Lidar Measurements of Clouds and Aerosol
DOI		https://doi.org/10.1051/epjconf/202636202014
Published online		09 April 2026

EPJ Web of Conferences 362, 02014 (2026)
https://doi.org/10.1051/epjconf/202636202014

Advanced LiDAR Technology for Early Wildfire Detection and Monitoring

Kwanchul Kim^(a), Dasom Lee^(a), Seong-Min Kim^(a), Jeong-Min Park^(a), Gahye Lee^(a), Youngmin Noh^(b), Kwonho Lee^(c), Young J. Kim^(c), Sungchul Choi^(d), Changgi Choi^(d), Woosuk Choi^(e) and Chunsang Hong^(f)

^(a) Advanced Institute of Convergence Technology (AICT), Seoul National University, Suwon16229, Republic of Korea
^(b) Pukyong National University, Pusan 48513, Republic of Korea
^(c) Gangneung–Wonju National University, Gangneung 26403, Republic of Korea
^(d) Samwoo TCS Co., Ltd., Deagu 42702, Republic of Korea
^(e) Sejong University Seoul 05006, Republic of Korea
^(f) Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, Yongin17035, Republic of Korea E-mail address: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Published online: 9 April 2026

Abstract

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.

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