Wildland fire spread modelling using cellular automata: Evolution in large-scale spatially heterogeneous environments under fire suppression tactics

Alexandridis, A; Russo, L; Vakalis, D; Bafas, GV; Siettos, CI

dc.contributor.author	Alexandridis, A	en
dc.contributor.author	Russo, L	en
dc.contributor.author	Vakalis, D	en
dc.contributor.author	Bafas, GV	en
dc.contributor.author	Siettos, CI	en
dc.date.accessioned	2014-03-01T01:37:34Z
dc.date.available	2014-03-01T01:37:34Z
dc.date.issued	2011	en
dc.identifier.issn	1049-8001	en
dc.identifier.uri	https://dspace.lib.ntua.gr/xmlui/handle/123456789/21555
dc.subject	complex systems	en
dc.subject	geographical information systems	en
dc.subject	mountainous landscapes	en
dc.subject.classification	Forestry	en
dc.subject.other	CROWN FIRE	en
dc.subject.other	OPERATIONAL SYSTEM	en
dc.subject.other	FOREST-FIRES	en
dc.subject.other	FUELS	en
dc.subject.other	WIND	en
dc.subject.other	SIMULATION	en
dc.subject.other	BEHAVIOR	en
dc.subject.other	RADIATION	en
dc.subject.other	WILDFIRE	en
dc.subject.other	PROPAGATION	en
dc.title	Wildland fire spread modelling using cellular automata: Evolution in large-scale spatially heterogeneous environments under fire suppression tactics	en
heal.type	journalArticle	en
heal.identifier.primary	10.1071/WF09119	en
heal.identifier.secondary	http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/WF09119	en
heal.language	English	en
heal.publicationDate	2011	en
heal.abstract	We show how microscopic modelling techniques such as Cellular Automata linked with detailed geographical information systems (GIS) and meteorological data can be used to efficiently predict the evolution of fire fronts on mountainous and heterogeneous wild forest landscapes. In particular, we present a lattice-based dynamic model that includes various factors, ranging from landscape and earth statistics, attributes of vegetation and wind field data to the humidity of the fuel and the spotting transfer mechanism. We also attempt to model specific fire suppression tactics based on air tanker attacks utilising technical specifications as well as operational capabilities of the aircrafts. We use the detailed model to approximate the dynamics of a large-scale fire that broke out in a region on the west flank of the Greek National Park of Parnitha Mountain in June of 2007. The comparison between the simulation and the actual results showed that the proposed model predicts the fire-spread characteristics in an adequate manner. Finally, we discuss how such a detailed model can be exploited in order to design and develop, in a systematic way, fire risk management policies. © 2011 IAWF.	en
heal.publisher	CSIRO PUBLISHING	en
heal.journalName	International Journal of Wildland Fire	en
dc.identifier.doi	10.1071/WF09119	en
dc.identifier.isi	ISI:000293641400002	en
dc.identifier.volume	20	en
dc.identifier.issue	5	en
dc.identifier.spage	633	en
dc.identifier.epage	647	en