Mapping the spatial distribution of forest ® re danger using GIS EMILIO
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چکیده
A geographical information system (GIS) is proposed as a suitable tool for mapping the spatial distribution of forest ® re danger. Using a region severely a ected by forest ® res in Central Spain as the study area, topography, meteorological data, fuel models andhuman-caused riskweremappedand incorporated within a GIS. Three danger maps were generated: probability of ignition, fuel hazard and human risk, and all of them were overlaid in an integrated ® re danger map, based upon the criteria established by the Spanish Forest Service. GIS make it possible to improve our knowledge of the geographical distribution of ® re danger, which is crucial for suppressionplanning (particularlywhenhotshot crews are involved) and for elaborating regional ® re defence plans.
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