Advanced Wildfire Vegetation Health Monitoring Tech

Publication ID: 24-11856883_0004_PTD
Published: October 26, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Wildfire Vegetation Health Monitoring Tech,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856883_0004_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856883_0004_PTD
This technical disclosure describes improvements that would be readily apparent to a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art (PHOSITA) when considered in combination with the foundational architecture disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 11,856,883.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent for Moisture and Vegetative Health Mapping provided a solution for monitoring vegetation health, but it had limitations in its applicability to specific environments. The new invention addresses these limitations by adapting the original concept for use in areas prone to wildfires, with limited access, or with high-security needs, providing a more comprehensive and targeted solution for these specialized environments.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new invention provides a novel solution for monitoring vegetation health in specialized environments, which is not addressed by the original patent. The inventive step lies in the adaptation of the original concept for use in areas prone to wildfires, with limited access, or with high-security needs, providing a more targeted and effective solution for these environments.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include the use of different types of sensors, such as near-field radar or cameras, to determine information about vegetation. The invention could also be implemented using different types of devices, such as drones or robots, to sweep the bounded region of interest. Additionally, the invention could be adapted for use in other specialized environments, such as areas with extreme weather conditions or disaster relief zones.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The new invention has potential commercial applications in industries such as firefighting, environmental monitoring, and agriculture. The market for this invention includes government agencies, private companies, and individuals operating in areas prone to wildfires, with limited access, or with high-security needs. The invention provides a valuable solution for these industries, enabling more effective monitoring and management of vegetation health in specialized environments.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A01 A01C21/007
A A01 A01B69/004
A A01 A01C7/06
A A01 A01C7/102
A A01 A01C23/007
A A01 A01M7/0089
G G05 G05D1/0246
G G05 G05D1/0257
G G06 G06N20/00
G G06 G06T7/0012
G G06 G06T7/70
G G06 G06T17/05
G G05 G05D2201/0201
G G06 G06T2207/10004
G G06 G06T2207/10028
G G06 G06T2207/10044
G G06 G06T2207/20081
G G06 G06T2207/30188

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,856,883
TitleMoisture and vegetative health mapping
Assignee(s)Scythe Robotics, Inc.