Examination of Vegetation Fire Spread with Numerical Modelling and Simulation Using Fire Dynamic Simulator

doi: 10.32565/aarms.2022.3.5

Abstract

Nowadays, the number of forest and vegetation fires is gradually increasing, which are destroying ever larger areas of the Earth. In order to increase the efficiency of activities aimed at prevention and elimination of the consequences of fires, a scientifically based investigation of vegetation fires is essential. Our goal is to examine vegetation fires in simulation environment. During our research work, a simulation model was created with WFDS program, and the spread and effects of fire in a given area were examined. The analysis of the simulation results can help in understanding the propagation properties of vegetation fires, as well as form a good starting point for further research.

Keywords:

forest and vegetation fire fire spread firefighting numerical simulation fire prevention fire

How to Cite

Hajdu, F., Környei, L., Beke, D. and Kuti, R. (2023) “Examination of Vegetation Fire Spread with Numerical Modelling and Simulation Using Fire Dynamic Simulator”, AARMS – Academic and Applied Research in Military and Public Management Science. Budapest, 21(3), pp. 85–100. doi: 10.32565/aarms.2022.3.5.

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