Fire Spread 2.0: Smarter Simulations for Better Decisions
Introducing a More Dynamic Tool for Fire Forecasting
When it comes to wildfire management, every second and every detail matters. How you respond to a fire, where to position firefighting crews, and knowing where a wildfire is going next can mean the difference between simply mitigation and life-threatening situations. That’s why Fire Spread is such an essential tool for our Wildfire Solution and our customers.
In our most recent update, we have rebuilt the functionality of our Fire Spread simulation tool, allowing more flexibility than ever before. This update is so big that Fire Spread now has its own dedicated area in the Wildfire Solution (WFS) interface. You’ll find it easily in the drop-down menu in the upper-right corner of WFS.
Fire Spread 2.0 is more collaborative, flexible, and easier to use than ever. Let’s break it down.
Customizable, Scenario-Specific Simulations
Since Fire Spread now lives within its own panel, we have also developed a completely new menu with a number of customizable options. Wildfires don’t follow a single script, and now your simulations don’t have to either. Fire Spread 2.0 puts the power in your hands, letting you fine-tune simulations based on both current conditions and factors you manually input. This includes:
Weather Inputs: Adjust wind speed, wind direction, and fuel moisture content up to 12 hours in advance. You can adapt your model to match your best forecasts – or plan for worst-case scenarios.
Custom Weather Models: Choose the weather model that works best for your region. By default, we will recommend the weather model most closely associated with your region, as we have integrated models from around the world. However, that option is now selectable.
WindNinja Integration: Want a more detailed wind analysis? Fire Spread lets you decide whether to include WindNinja, the high-resolution wind model in WFS, in your simulation.
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These features make Fire Spread 2.0 incredibly dynamic. You can simulate fire behavior under various conditions to anticipate challenges and improve decision-making. With this ability, you can quickly simulate any conditions in any area to respond effectively or plan ahead.
Enhanced Flexibility for Every Simulation
Flexibility while running a simulation is a huge part of this process. To experiment with different parameters means that the possibilities are almost limitless, and we are giving users the ability to see them all:
Run Multiple Simulations Per Fire Cluster: Create variations of a single scenario by tweaking weather parameters. See how small changes in wind or fuel conditions could impact fire behavior. All these Fire Spread simulations are saved together with the fire cluster, with quick recall to compare differences.
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See Past Simulations By All Users: Since simulations are now saved per cluster, each simulation is easy to recall at a moment’s notice.
Built for Sharing and Collaboration
We know wildfire management is a team effort. That’s why Fire Spread 2.0 makes it easier to share results and work together:
Export Options: Export your simulation data in GeoJSON and KML formats, which can be ingested into other GIS and visualization tools. This allows for easy sharing of the Fire Spread area.
Bulk Exporting: Need to share multiple simulations for a single fire? No problem. Export them all at once to streamline collaboration with the formats listed above.
Shareable Links: Quickly share simulation results with colleagues, partners, and other stakeholders via a simple link – or even through WhatsApp.
Easy Clean-Up: Finished with a simulation? Deleting saved results is now simpler and more intuitive than in previous versions.
The Next Level of Wildfire Simulations
We’ve reimagined our Fire Spread 2.0 tool to make it faster, more flexible, and more user-friendly. Whether you’re managing an active fire or planning for future risks, this add-on gives you the tools to stay ahead.
If you’re ready to bring your wildfire modeling to the next level, contact us today at sales@ororatech.com or click the button below for a demo. Let’s make wildfire management smarter – together.
