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Subsides to the creation of a regional model of forest fire hazard: Taquari River Springs Park, MS—A case study

Autores

L.M. Merceˆ de Albuquerquea,, A.C. Paranhos Filhoa, T.G. Torresb, E. Kassarc, H.J.S. de Matos Filhob, M.G.G. Carrijod, H.G. Pava˜oc, A. de Souza

Ano de Publicação
2007
Categoria
GEOCIÊNCIAS E CARTOGRAFIA
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Abstract

Using map algebra, in the GIS (geographic information system) environment, this study integrates the B-RAMS, Brazilian Regional Atmospheric Models Software (CPTEC, 2005) climate model data with remote sensing data, intending to obtain a wildfire hazard map. The Taquari River Springs Park (TRSP) was chosen as a case study, due to the presence of springs which are considered important contributors to the Upper Paraguay River Basin, and it also contains essential remnants of the Cerrado Biome. The B-RAMS model has provided relative humidity, com ponents of the horizontal wind and temperature. The TRSP land cover was identified by object oriented classification of a LANDSAT ETM+ image, supported by field observations. From the land cover phytophysionomic type characterization, a forest wildfire fuel map has been elaborated. The integration of the different maps has been made using a GIS, and a new map with its associated GIS database was generated showing the most vulnerable zones to wildfire hazard. 

Keywords: Forest fuel; Atmospheric modeling; Remote sensing; Map algebra

Tipo de publicação
Publicações periódicas (revistas, jornais, boletins)
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https://www.academia.edu/12885376/Subsides_to_the_creation_of_a_regional_model_of_forest_fire_hazard_Taquari_River_Springs_Park_MS_-_A_case_study
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Elsevier - journal homepage: https://www.journals.elsevier.com/atmospheric-environment
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