Comparison Accuracy of CNN and VGG16 in Forest Fire Identification: A Case Study

Abstract

The current research aims to assess the precision of forest fire detection using CNN and VGG16 models, specifically in the context of fire identification. While both models have demonstrated significant promise in visual pattern recognition, a comprehensive analysis regarding their specific benefits in forest fire identification is still needed. The rationale behind this research stems from the significance of promptly identifying forest fires as a preemptive measure to mitigate their detrimental effects on the environment and society. The employed approach involves the application of transfer learning techniques on a diverse and extensive dataset encompassing different forest fire scenarios. The dataset was used to train both CNN and VGG16 models. The test results indicated that the CNN model achieved a forest fire detection accuracy of 96%, while VGG16 achieved 98% accuracy. The primary objective of this research is to enhance comprehension regarding the merits and demerits of each model in the context of forest fire identification scenarios. While VGG16 exhibits marginally superior performance in identifying forest fires, this discrepancy offers valuable insight into the practical applicability of these two models for fire detection in real-world scenarios. These findings establish a solid basis for the advancement of more dependable and efficient early detection technology in the prevention and management of forest fires in the future. This can be accomplished by capitalizing on the unique capabilities of each model to optimize their performance in practical scenarios.