A data acquisition and recording system for fire parameters

Sufficient knowledge about the statistical properties of fire parameters especially for noise influences in ambient conditions is necessary for the design and test of both fire detectors and detection algorithms for automatic fire detection systems with improved false alarm behavior. The work described in this paper shows the measuring method as a requirement to overcome the knowledge gap.

Eight data acquisition systems and adequate measuring devices were developed, produced and calibrated, monitoring two smoke measurement principles, temperature and two control measures, relative humidity and absolute air pressure. These data acquisition systems were installed in realistic ambient conditions and false alarm relevant data were recorded.