California is bracing for a fire season exacerbated by a historic drought. But in a state known for innovation as much as its dry weather, UC Berkeley scientists have a new strategy to prevent out-of-control fires: drones. We'll talk to physicist Carl Pennypacker about the drone and sensor technology aimed at curbing the spread of wildfires.
UC Berkeley Scientists Eye Drones to Contain Wildfires
at 9:30 AM
(U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Julie Avey/Released)
Guests:
Carl Pennypacker, research physicist at the UC Berkeley Space Sciences Laboratory and Lawrence Berkeley National Lab; lead coordinator for FUEGO
Sponsored
Sponsored