The event took place from 18th to 20th May 2022 in Nimes, France.
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As global warming accelerates and the consequences of forest fires are becoming more and more severe, the Aerial Firefighting Conference represented a good opportunity for bringing together over 500 aerial firefighting and search & rescue professionals under the same roof. The aim is to discuss how science and innovation can enhance the efficiency and safety of air and air-land mission to increase the firefighting efficiency.
Our partner involved in WP5 MayPol Llorca from Airbus Defence and Space presented the contribution that High-Altitude Platform Station (HAPS) can provide for fire prevention and fighting.