Description:FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The present invention relates to a wildfire detection and suppression system that is capable of early detection and continuous real-time monitoring of wildfire conditions within remote and ecologically sensitive wildlife sanctuary environments, thereby enabling timely identification of fire threats, minimizing environmental damage, and supporting rapid response actions aimed at preserving biodiversity, ensuring habitat safety, and assisting forest authorities in wildfire prevention and mitigation efforts.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] Wildfires pose a significant threat to wildlife sanctuaries, causing widespread damage to ecosystems, loss of biodiversity, and long-term environmental degradation. The need for an effective wildfire detection and suppression system is critical, especially in remote and ecologically sensitive areas where manual monitoring and emergency response are limited. Traditional methods often rely on human surveillance, which is time-consuming, lacks precision, and delays response time. Users face several challenges, including the inability to detect fires at an early stage, difficulty in accessing rough terrain during emergencies, poor coordination in firefighting efforts, and inadequate infrastructure to protect wildlife. Additionally, unpredictable weather conditions and insufficient real-time data further hinder efficient fire management and emergency decision-making.

[0003] Currently available systems for detecting and supressing wildfire include satellite-based monitoring, camera surveillance towers, aerial firefighting units, and manual patrol systems. While these methods can detect large fires, they often lack the ability to identify early-stage or small-scale ignitions, especially in remote or densely forested wildlife sanctuaries. Satellite systems have delayed image updates and low resolution, while fixed surveillance towers provide limited coverage and are vulnerable to harsh weather. Aerial units are costly and time-bound by visibility and flight conditions. Manual methods are labor-intensive, slow, and unsafe in rapidly evolving fire scenarios. Most existing systems lack real-time environmental feedback, automated suppression capabilities, and adaptability to protect sensitive wildlife zones, resulting in delayed responses and increased ecological damage.

[0004] US11471717B1 is comprised of the network of low orbiting micro-satellites, local drones, processing and communication equipment and fire suppression capabilities with fire retardants and water delivered by drones, helicopters, planes and/or ground fire crews. Micro-satellites and drones are equipped with very sensitive, high resolution imaging spectrometers operating in multiple visible and infrared wavelengths. Processors are used to analyze spectroscopic micro-satellite images to detect fires and to verify validity of fire detection by analysis of spectroscopic drone images. The system can prevent large wild fires anywhere in the world rapidly with high detection sensitivity and reliability.

[0005] WO2003068323A1 discloses a modular fire detection and extinguishing system is disclosed that is inexpensive, compact, and modular to allow easy aftermarket installation in a variety of vehicles. The system may include a detector, a trigger coupled to the detector and a gas generant fire extinguisher, a modular distribution line in fluid communication with the extinguisher and a nozzle. The system allows exhaust gas from the gas generant fire extinguisher to carry dry powdered fire suppressant from the fire extinguisher and through the nozzle to disperse the fire suppressant substantially uniformly throughout a fire hazard zone. The extinguisher is installed such that exhaust gas must aerate substantially all the fire suppressant before exiting the extinguisher.

[0006] Conventionally, many systems are available in the market for detecting and suppressing wildfire. However, the cited inventions lack to provide early detection with real-time environmental data integration, adaptive wildlife protection, automated suppression tailored to fire severity, and deployment in remote and ecologically sensitive zones, resulting in delayed response, restricted coverage, and inefficiency in protecting biodiversity and affected habitats.

[0007] In order to overcome the aforementioned drawbacks, there exists a need in the art to develop a system that is required to be capable of early-stage wildfire detection, automated fire assessment, real-time environmental monitoring, intelligent suppression control, and adaptive wildlife protection, especially within remote sanctuary environments, thereby ensuring faster response, minimized ecological impact, and enhanced safety for both wildlife and forest ecosystems.

OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION

[0008] An object of the present invention is to develop a system that is capable of early detection and continuous real-time monitoring of wildfire conditions specifically within remote and ecologically sensitive wildlife sanctuary environments.

[0009] Another object of the present invention is to develop a system that automatically assess the severity of fire conditions and respond effectively by deploying appropriate and timely firefighting measures as required.

[0010] Yet another object of the present invention is to develop a system that ensures safe and adaptive protection of wildlife by dynamically responding to changing fire conditions around and within animal habitats in real-time.

[0011] The foregoing and other objects, features, and advantages of the present invention will become readily apparent upon further review of the following detailed description of the preferred embodiment as illustrated in the accompanying drawings.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0012] The present invention relates to a wildfire detection and suppression system that is capable of early detection and continuous real-time monitoring of wildfire conditions within remote and ecologically sensitive wildlife sanctuary environments, and to automatically assess the severity of fire conditions and respond effectively by deploying appropriate and timely firefighting measures for enabling rapid intervention and minimizing damage to wildlife and natural habitats.

[0013] According to an aspect of the present invention, a wildfire detection and suppression system, includes a base platform securely anchored to the ground within a remote wildlife sanctuary environment, an inspection module installed on the platform for continuous detection and real-time monitoring of fire-related conditions, the inspection module including a thermal camera for heat signature detection, an optical camera for smoke plume identification, a LiDAR scanner for generating 3D map of vegetation and terrain, and an anemometer and humidity sensor for measuring wind speed, direction, and ambient moisture, a dual-nozzle firefighting spraying unit mounted via an elevated rotating plate to disperse fire retardants or flame-suppressing powders based on real-time fire conditions, the dual-nozzle firefighting spraying unit comprising a high-capacity liquid-retardant nozzle for wide-angle vegetation coverage and a pressurized air-assisted powder nozzle, a dual-chamber retardant reservoir mounted on the platform for storing concentrated retardant and water separately, a recirculation pump integrated within the reservoir to prevent chemical settling.

[0014] The system further includes a processing unit configured to analyze inputs, estimate fire spread trajectories, and control spraying based on fire intensity, vegetation type, and proximity to animal zones, an adaptive barricading arrangement including collapsible barricade segments mounted underground with rotary hinge-actuators for dynamic segment adjustment, a retractable trench-cutting blade for forming firebreaks, a foam dispersal arrangement with a rotating nozzle array capable of switching between narrow and fan spray, an ember-capturing net on telescopic arms with vibration actuators, and a UAV docking and refilling interface with docking port, refillable container, automated pumping module, and data logging module for recording and transmitting fire-related events to a remote monitoring interface.

[0015] While the invention has been described and shown with particular reference to the preferred embodiment, it will be apparent that variations might be possible that would fall within the scope of the present invention.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] These and other features, aspects, and advantages of the present invention will become better understood with regard to the following description, appended claims, and accompanying drawings where:
Figure 1 illustrates an isometric view of a wildfire detection and suppression system.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0017] The following description includes the preferred best mode of one embodiment of the present invention. It will be clear from this description of the invention that the invention is not limited to these illustrated embodiments but that the invention also includes a variety of modifications and embodiments thereto. Therefore, the present description should be seen as illustrative and not limiting. While the invention is susceptible to various modifications and alternative constructions, it should be understood, that there is no intention to limit the invention to the specific form disclosed, but, on the contrary, the invention is to cover all modifications, alternative constructions, and equivalents falling within the spirit and scope of the invention as defined in the claims.

[0018] In any embodiment described herein, the open-ended terms "comprising," "comprises,” and the like (which are synonymous with "including," "having” and "characterized by") may be replaced by the respective partially closed phrases "consisting essentially of," consists essentially of," and the like or the respective closed phrases "consisting of," "consists of, the like.

[0019] As used herein, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” designate both the singular and the plural, unless expressly stated to designate the singular only.

[0020] The present invention relates to a wildfire detection and suppression system that is capable of early detection and continuous real-time monitoring of wildfire conditions within remote and ecologically sensitive wildlife sanctuary environments, while also ensuring safe and adaptive protection of wildlife by dynamically responding to changing fire conditions in and around animal habitats for supporting timely intervention and safeguarding biodiversity and natural ecosystems.

[0021] Referring to Figure 1 and 2, an isometric view of a wildfire detection and suppression system and an isometric view of an adaptive barricading arrangement associated with the device are illustrated, respectively, comprising a base platform 101 securely anchored to ground, an inspection module 102 installed on the platform 101, a dual-nozzle firefighting spraying unit 103 mounted on the platform 101 via an elevated rotating plate 104, comprises of a high-capacity liquid-retardant nozzle 105 and a pressurized air-assisted powder nozzle 106, a dual-chamber retardant reservoir 107 mounted on the platform 101, an adaptive barricading arrangement integrated within the wildlife sanctuary, includes a plurality of collapsible barricade segments 201 mounted underground using hydraulic cylinders 202, a plurality of rotary hinge-actuators 203 mounted at bases of the barricade segments 201, a retractable trench-cutting blade 108 mounted within a cavity carved at the platform 101, a foam dispersal arrangement mounted on a support structure provided on the platform 101, comprises of a rotating nozzle array 109 attached at the platform 101, an ember-capturing net 110 is mounted on telescopic arms 111 extending from the platform 101 perimeter and a docking port 112 mounted on an exterior side of the platform 101.

[0022] The system disclosed in the present invention comprises a base platform 101 developed to be securely anchored to the ground for stable positioning within remote wildlife sanctuary environments. The base platform 101 serves as the central structural base on which all modules and subsystems are mounted or integrated. The anchoring of the platform 101 helps withstands uneven terrain, strong winds, and wildlife movement, ensuring durability and performance in the field without the need for human presence.

[0023] An inspection module 102 is installed on the base platform 101 to enable continuous detection and real-time monitoring of fire-related conditions. The inspection module 102 includes a thermal camera for detecting variations in heat signatures that indicate potential fire activity.

[0024] The thermal camera operates using an infrared sensor that detects the heat emitted by the wildlife sanctuary in the form of infrared radiation. The sensor captures these heat signatures and converts them into electrical signals, which are processed to generate a thermal image. Different temperatures are represented by color variations, with warmer areas appearing in brighter colors and cooler regions in darker tones.

[0025] An optical camera is integrated with the inspection module 102 for capturing visible indicators such as smoke plumes. The optical camera detects the presence of smoke by capturing visible light images of the environment and analyzing changes in pixel patterns, color gradients, and motion characteristics that indicate smoke behavior. The optical cameras rely on variations in light transparency and grayscale shading caused by smoke opacity. Artificial intelligence protocols integrated with the optical camera process the video feed frame-by-frame to identify irregular, semi-transparent, or diffused patterns typically associated with smoke plumes.

[0026] A LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) scanner integrated with the inspection module 102 generates three-dimensional map of terrain and vegetation for spatial referencing. The LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) scanner generates a 3D map of the wildlife terrain by emitting thousands to millions of laser pulses per second toward the ground and measuring the time it takes for each pulse to bounce back after hitting a surface such as trees, soil, rocks, or vegetation. A processing unit paired with the system calculates the distance to each point by using the speed of light and the time-of-flight principle. By combining these distance measurements with precise positional data from an IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit), the LiDAR scanner constructs a dense point cloud representing the elevation and contour of the terrain. Each point in the cloud corresponds to a specific coordinate in 3D space (X, Y, Z). These points are then processed to create a high-resolution, three-dimensional map that accurately depicts the structure of the landscape, including canopy height, ground elevation, slope, and natural or man-made features.

[0027] Additionally, the inspection module 102 also includes an anemometer for measuring wind speed and direction, and a humidity sensor for detecting ambient moisture content. The anemometer measure wind speed, and provide weather monitoring and evaluating the direction of rain. The anemometer consists of a cup which rotate in response to wind flow. The speed of rotation is proportional to the wind speed, which is converted into electrical signals. The processing unit collects data from the anemometer and processes it to calculate the wind speed and analyze wind patterns over time. The processing unit uses the wind direction data to determine the rain’s likely origin.

[0028] The humidity sensor measures humidity by using a hygroscopic conductive material, often a polymer, whose electrical resistance changes with moisture absorption. As humidity levels increase, the conductive material absorbs moisture, causing its resistance to decrease. The sensor measures these changes in resistance and converts them into an electrical signal that represents the relative humidity. The final signal is then sent to the processing unit. Together, these sensors allow for comprehensive environmental assessment relevant to wildfire behavior.

[0029] A dual-nozzle firefighting spraying unit 103 is mounted on the platform 101 through an elevated rotating plate 104. The elevated rotating feature provides dynamic range and 360-degree rotational flexibility for aiming the nozzles towards the fire-affected zones. A stepper motor is integrated with the rotating plate 104 to provide the rotation motion to the plate 104 for positing the spraying unit 103 in the required direction.

[0030] The stepper motor converts electrical pulses into precise mechanical rotation. The stepper motor consists of a rotor made of permanent magnets or a soft iron core, and a stator with multiple electromagnet coils arranged in phases. When current is supplied sequentially to these coils through a driver circuit, magnetic fields are generated, causing the rotor to move in discrete steps. Each input pulse corresponds to a fixed angular movement.

[0031] The dual-nozzle firefighting spraying unit 103 consists of a high-capacity liquid-retardant nozzle 105 configured for wide-angle coverage of vegetation surfaces, designed to reduce flame spread across plant canopies and undergrowth. Additionally, the dual-nozzle firefighting spraying unit 103 comprises a pressurized air-assisted powder nozzle 106, which disperses dry fire-suppressant powder over hotspots or where liquid retardants may not be suitable due to wind or terrain conditions.

[0032] The high-capacity liquid-retardant nozzle 105 and pressurized air-assisted powder nozzle 106 comprises of a gate and a magnetic coil which uses electricity from processing unit to generate the force to control the opening/closing of gate to control the flow of liquid-retardant and fire-suppressant powder through a small aperture of the nozzle, allowing for precise control of the flow of the liquid-retardant and fire-suppressant powder on the wildlife sanctuary.

[0033] A dual-chamber retardant reservoir 107 is mounted on the platform 101 to hold fire suppression materials, with two separate compartments one containing concentrated fire retardant and the other water. This separation enables controlled, on-demand mixing based on the fire’s intensity and location, offering greater flexibility, efficiency, and adaptability in deploying the appropriate suppression formula during firefighting operations in varying conditions.

[0034] A recirculation pump is integrated within this dual-compartment reservoir 107 to prevent chemical settling during idle conditions for maintaining uniform consistency and readiness of the stored materials. The pump works by converting mechanical energy into hydraulic energy to recirculate the chemicals within the reservoir 107. The pump consists of a motor or engine that drives an impeller, a rotating component inside the pump. As the impeller spins, it creates suction that draws chemicals into the pump and pushes the drawn chemicals out through the outlet.

[0035] The pump facilitates continuous circulation, and its operation is controlled by the processing unit, which dynamically adjusts and manages the retardant-water mixing ratio depending on fire intensity, vegetation type, and proximity to sensitive wildlife zones.

[0036] The processing unit is operatively coupled with the inspection module 102 and spraying unit 103 to form the decision-making and control core of the system. The processing module analyzes sensor inputs including temperature, smoke detection, wind speed, humidity, and vegetation structure to estimate fire spread trajectories. Based on this analysis, the processing unit dynamically controls the activation, targeting, and output patterns of the spraying unit 103, enabling selective and localized suppression using appropriate extinguishing agents. This intelligent control helps optimize fire mitigation while conserving resources.

[0037] An adaptive barricading arrangement is integrated within the wildlife sanctuary and is configured to dynamically reshape in order to guide and shield wildlife under varying fire conditions. The barricading arrangement includes a plurality of collapsible barricade segments 201 concealed underground along designated animal corridors. These segments 201 are stored within compact chambers beneath the soil and are actuated using hydraulic cylinders 202. The hydraulic actuation enables quick deployment during emergencies without obstructing regular wildlife movement during safe conditions.

[0038] The hydraulic cylinder 202 is powered through a hydraulic unit associated with the system. The hydraulic unit comprises of a hydraulic pump, a hydraulic reservoir, a hydraulic fluid, hydraulic valves, and a pump. The hydraulic pump pressurizes the fluid from the reservoir and sends through the hydraulic hose to cylinder 202. The fluid pressure pushes against the piston, causing it to move. Because the piston is attached to a rod, this movement extends the rod outward from the cylinder 202. The rod continues to extend as long as fluid is being pumped into the cylinder 202. When the rod reaches the desired height, the pump stops, and the fluid remain in the cylinder 202 for holding the rod in place. To retract the rod, the hydraulic fluid is directed out of the cylinder 202 and back to the reservoir. This causes the piston to move back into the cylinder 202, retracting the rod. This way the rod extends/retracts to deploy the barricade.

[0039] To provide structural versatility, the collapsible barricade segments 201 are mounted with rotary hinge-actuators 203 at their base. These actuators 203 allow each barricade segment 201 to rotate into multiple positions including a vertical wall mode for full obstruction, an angled mode to gently guide animals away from danger zones, and a canopy mode to offer overhead protection from radiant heat or falling embers.

[0040] The rotary hinge-actuators 203 used herein is preferably a hinge joint that provides required angular motion to the barricades. The hinge joint typically involves the use of an electric motor to control the movement of the hinge and the connected component. The hinge joint provides the pivot point around which the movement occurs. The motor is the core component responsible for generating the rotational motion. The motor converts the electrical energy into mechanical energy, producing the necessary torque that drives the hinge. As the motor rotates, the hinge orients the barricades.

[0041] A retractable trench-cutting blade 108 is mounted within a cavity carved into the base platform 101. These blades 108 are designed to carve narrow firebreak trenches in the soil, especially during fast-moving surface fires. When deployed, the blades 108 operate through motorized actuators and cut continuous paths to act as physical barriers that restrict fire from spreading to nearby vegetation or animal shelters.

[0042] The trench-cutting blade 108 functions by creating narrow firebreak trenches in the ground to prevent the horizontal spread of wildfire. Mounted within a cavity on the platform 101, the blade 108 is typically attached to the motorized actuator that enables vertical deployment into the soil. When activated, the blade 108 penetrates the ground and moves along a preset path, cutting through vegetation and upper soil layers to form a continuous barrier. This trench disrupts surface fuels like dry leaves, grass, and twigs, which fire would otherwise use to travel. The blade’s depth and cutting speed can be adjusted based on terrain type and fire risk.

[0043] A foam dispersal arrangement is mounted on a support structure extending from the platform 101 to provide both focused and wide-area foam shielding during wildfire conditions. The foam dispersal arrangement is critical for safeguarding wildlife shelters such as burrows, hollow trees, shrubs, or artificial enclosures. The foam dispersal arrangement comprises a rotating nozzle array 109 attached to the platform 101, capable of transitioning between a narrow spray mode used for coating burrow entrances or small cavities and a wide fan spray mode ideal for forming foam blankets over larger tree- or shrub-based animal shelters. The nozzle array 109 herein works in the similar manner as mentioned above.

[0044] An ember-capturing net 110 is installed on telescopic arms 111 that extend outward from the perimeter of the platform 101. The telescopic arms 111 are powered by a pneumatic arrangement that includes an air compressor, air cylinder 202, air valves and piston which works in collaboration to aid in extension and retraction of the arms 111. The pneumatic arrangement is operated by the processing unit, such that the processing unit actuates valve to allow passage of compressed air from the compressor within the cylinder 202 from one end, the compressed air further develops pressure against the piston and results in pushing and extending the piston. The piston is connected with the arms 111 and due to applied pressure the arms 111 extends and similarly, the processing unit retracts the arms 111 by pushing compressed air via the other end of the cylinder 202, by opening the corresponding valve resulting in retraction of the piston, and the retraction of the arms 111. Thus, the processing unit regulates the extension/retraction of the arms 111 to position ember-capturing net 110.

[0045] The net 110 is woven using heat-resistant alloy fibers coated with biodegradable retardant, making it both fireproof and eco-friendly. The net 110 is designed to capture floating embers or burning debris carried by wind that spark secondary fires.

[0046] A set of vibration actuators are integrated into the frame of the net 110 to shake off or dislodge captured embers safely when appropriate, allowing for repeated operation and reduced maintenance downtime. The vibration actuator comprises of an electric motor and an unbalanced weight. The weight is connected to the rotor of the motor. The rotation of the rotor of the motor due to the electric current causes the rotation of the unbalanced weight generating vibrations. The vibration from the vibration actuator is translated to the ember catching net 110 to dislodge the captured amber.

[0047] The platform 101 further comprises an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) docking and refilling interface to facilitate airborne firefighting support. The interface includes a docking port 112 located on the outer side of the platform 101, designed to establish a sealed mechanical and fluid connection with compatible UAVs.

[0048] A refillable fluid container is housed within the platform 101 to store fire-retardant fluid, which is transferred directly to the UAV via the docking interface. An automated pumping module is operatively connected between the fluid container and the docking port 112. The pumping module is triggered upon receipt of a low-fluid signal from a docked UAV, initiating fluid transfer and regulating flow volume and pressure to ensure rapid and controlled refueling for continued aerial fire suppression.

[0049] The pumping module is preferably a water pump that draws fluid from the container and deliver to the UAV. The pump works by converting mechanical energy into hydraulic energy to move fluid from the container to the UAV. The pump consists of a motor or engine that drives an impeller, a rotating component inside the pump. As the impeller spins, it creates suction that draws fluid into the pump and pushes the drawn fluid out through the outlet.

[0050] The processing unit of the system is also integrated with a data logging module that records and timestamps fire-related events detected by the inspection module 102. The recorded data includes temperature changes, smoke detection, wind changes, and flame proximity, and this information is tagged with geolocation and time data. The module further transmits this data wirelessly to a remote monitoring interface, such as a forest control room or emergency response hub. This capability ensures real-time coordination, risk assessment, post-event analysis, and long-term planning for wildfire management.

[0051] Moreover, a battery is associated with the device to supply power to electrically powered components which are employed herein. The battery is comprised of a pair of electrodes known as a cathode and an anode. A voltage is generated between the anode and cathode via oxidation/reduction and thus produces the electrical energy to provide to the device.

[0052] The present invention works best in the following manner, where the base platform 101 is positioned within the remote wildlife sanctuary environment to withstand outdoor conditions. The inspection module 102 installed on the platform 101 continuously monitors fire-related conditions using the thermal camera for heat detection, the optical camera for identifying smoke, the LiDAR scanner for 3D map, and the anemometer and humidity sensor to assess wind and moisture. Based on sensor data, the processing unit analyzes fire spread trajectories and activates the dual-nozzle firefighting spraying unit 103 mounted via the rotating plate 104, which selectively disperses fire suppressants using the high-capacity liquid-retardant nozzle 105 for wide coverage or the pressurized air-assisted powder nozzle 106 for dry dispersion. The dual-chamber retardant reservoir 107 stores retardant and water separately, with the recirculation pump preventing settling and enabling dynamic mixing controlled by the processing unit based on fire intensity and vegetation type. The adaptive barricading arrangement deploys collapsible barricade segments 201 from underground via hydraulic cylinders 202, rotating through various modes using rotary hinge-actuators 203 to guide wildlife. The trench-cutting blade 108 creates firebreaks, while the foam dispersal arrangement with the rotating nozzle provides targeted and wide-area shielding. The ember-capturing net 110 on telescopic arms 111 traps and dislodges embers using vibration actuators. The UAV docking interface enables autonomous refilling via the automated pumping module, with operations recorded and transmitted through the data logging module.

[0053] Although the field of the invention has been described herein with limited reference to specific embodiments, this description is not meant to be construed in a limiting sense. Various modifications of the disclosed embodiments, as well as alternate embodiments of the invention, will become apparent to persons skilled in the art upon reference to the description of the invention. , Claims:1) A wildfire detection and suppression system, comprising:
i) a base platform 101 developed to be securely anchored to ground for stable positioning within a remote wildlife sanctuary environment;
ii) an inspection module 102 installed on the platform 101 for continuous detection and real-time monitoring of fire-related conditions;
iii) a dual-nozzle firefighting spraying unit 103 mounted on the platform 101 via an elevated rotating plate 104 to disperse fire retardants or flame-suppressing powders based on real-time fire conditions;
iv) a dual-chamber retardant reservoir 107 mounted on the platform 101 for storing concentrated retardant and water separately;
v) a processing unit configured to analyze sensor inputs to estimate fire spread trajectories and dynamically control the spraying unit 103 to selectively spray the concentrated retardant and water;
vi) an adaptive barricading arrangement integrated within the wildlife sanctuary, configured to dynamically reshape to guide and shield wildlife under varying fire conditions;
vii) a retractable trench-cutting blade 108 mounted within a cavity carved at the platform 101, the blades 108 designed to carve narrow firebreak trenches to physically stop surface fire propagation; and
viii) a foam dispersal arrangement mounted on a support structure provided on the platform 101 to provide focused and wide-area foam shielding to protect wildlife shelters during wildfire conditions.

2) The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the inspection module 102 includes a thermal camera for heat signature detection, an optical camera for smoke plume identification, a LiDAR (light detection and raging) scanner for generating 3D map of vegetation and terrain, and an anemometer and humidity sensor for measuring wind speed, direction, and ambient moisture content.

3) The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the dual-nozzle firefighting spraying unit 103 comprises of a high-capacity liquid-retardant nozzle 105 configured for wide-angle coverage of vegetation surfaces, and a pressurized air-assisted powder nozzle 106.

4) The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein a recirculation pump is integrated within the dual-compartment reservoir 107 to prevent chemical settling, and the processing unit dynamically controls mixing ratios of retardant and water based on fire intensity, vegetation type, and proximity to animal zones.

5) The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the adaptive barricading arrangement includes:
a) a plurality of collapsible barricade segments 201 mounted underground along designated animal corridors using hydraulic cylinders 202, each segment 201 folded in a compact chamber beneath the soil for unobtrusive placement within the sanctuary, and
b) a plurality of rotary hinge-actuators 203 mounted at bases of the barricade segments 201, configured to enable rotation of the segments 201 between vertical wall mode, angled mode, and canopy mode.

6) The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein integrated foam-dispensing slots are embedded along the top edge of each barricade segment 201, the slots configured to release a biodegradable, animal-safe foam layer to coat the barricade surface upon detection of high radiant heat levels.

7) The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein an ember-capturing net 110 is mounted on telescopic arms 111 extending from the platform 101 perimeter, the net 110 is woven with heat-resistant alloy fibers coated with biodegradable retardant and equipped with a set of vibration actuators to dislodge the collected embers.

8) The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the foam dispersal arrangement comprises of a rotating nozzle array 109 attached at the platform 101, the nozzle configured to switch between a narrow spray mode for covering burrow entrances and a wide fan mode for coating tree-or shrub-based shelters.

9) The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the platform 101 further comprises an unmanned aerial vehicle docking and refilling interface, the interface including:
a) a docking port 112 mounted on an exterior side of the platform 101, the port 112 configured to autonomously establish a sealed mechanical and fluid connection with a compatible UA,
b) a refillable fluid container integrated within the platform 101, the container storing fire-retardant fluid configured for transfer to the UAV, and
c) an automated pumping module operatively coupled to the docking port 112 and the container, the module configured to initiate and regulate fluid transfer to the UAV upon receiving a low-fluid level signal from the UAV.

10) The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the processing unit is integrated with a data logging module configured to time-stamp fire-related events detected by the inspection module 102 and transmit the recorded data wirelessly to a remote monitoring interface for real-time fire management and response coordination.