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Complete presentation of service in PDF format ![]() Figure 1: Graphical represantation of phases for Aratos Disaster Control™
During the prevention phase (PRE-FIRE), a regularly updated cartography of a region is provided, accompanied by high resolution digital maps. The service includes:
The services provided for the response phase (CRISIS) involve:
The set of services provided for the recovery phase (POST-FIRE) involve:
Benefits of the SystemPreventionAssets Mapping- Area MapsThis service is intended to provide complementary information to existing data sources (maps and databases provided by national cartography institutes). The main added-value lies in the capability to derive updated information and have more up-to-date information on “elements at risk” and on the potential impact of known risk scenarios. It is useful in the following phases of a crisis:
Fire Risk Index-Mapping of Risk ZonesThe main added-value is the compilation and the presentation of data in a very convenient and efficient way. It can be used for deployment of ground observing towers, patrols and posts. In addition it can help the local authorities and the fire-fighting command center to plan in advance team deployment strategy. It can also provide a suggestion on how fast given fire will grow and what area it will affect. Crisis Rapid Fire Mapping This service delivers information support during crisis phases. It responds to the needs of crisis management actors, by the rapid delivery of maps and damage assessment reports at high resolution shortly after the crisis. It constitutes a value-adding service that helps users to rapidly assess crisis situation, allows for planning of team deployment, as well as gives valuable information to local authorities, especially if populated places and other assets are at risk. Rapid Damage Assessment Global, aggregated picture of fire situation:
Last 48 hours fires in larger area detectedIt is value-added tool for planning and management of local and national area, providing users with statistical information of frequency and location of fires. SMS alert to specified user mobile phonesNear-real time wireless alert for occurrence of fires. The service helps users to analyze current situation whenever they are (within reach of wireless phone networks). The service also provides valuable help in detecting fires at remote locations, as well for planning of fire fighters teams and aerial fire-fighting means deployment. Post-Fire High accuracy Burn Scar Mapping This service allows a global estimate of damage and lost natural resources. This information is very helpful for forestry services to elaborate the plantation campaign, but also for fire fighting services. It is useful in the following crisis phases:
Assessment of cultivatable and forest areas affected The service allows authorities and organizations to:
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