26 research outputs found
Mathematics for environmental problems: from modelling to applications
[EN]In this paper we summarize some aspects of the simplified physical wild fire spread model developed by the authors and of the Geographical Information System tool specially developed to provide a real usable wild fire spread tool based on this model.Conserjer铆a de Educaci贸n de la Junta de Castilla y Le贸n; FEDER;
Fundaci贸n General de la Universidad de Salamanc
Space-Time adaptive algorithm for the mixed parabolic problem
Se presenta una estimaci贸n a posteriori del error para el problema parab贸lico lineal, y se dise帽a el correspondiente algoritmo de adaptaci贸n de malla y paso de tiempo. Para la discretizaci贸n espacial se utiliza el elemento de Raviart-Thomas de menor orden y para la integraci贸n temporal la aproximaci贸n de Galerkin discontinua con paso variable. Se aplican los m茅todos num茅ricos desarrollados a varios problemas significativos que muestran la eficiencia del algoritmo desarrollado.In this paper we present an a-posteriori error estimator for the mixed formulation of a linear parabolic problem, used for designing an efficient adaptive algorithm. Our space-time discretization consists of lowest order Raviart-Thomas finite element over graded meshes and discontinuous Galerkin method with variable time step. Finally, several examples show that the proposed method is efficient and reliable
Space-Time adaptive algorithmfor the mixed parabolic problem
Se presenta una estimaci贸n a posteriori del error para el problema parab贸lico lineal, y se dise帽a el correspondiente algoritmo de adaptaci贸n de malla y paso de tiempo. Para la discretizaci贸n espacial se utiliza el elemento de Raviart-Thomas de menor orden y para la integraci贸n temporal la aproximaci贸n de Galerkin discontinua con paso variable. Se aplican los m茅todos num茅ricos desarrollados a variosproblemas significativos que muestran la eficiencia del algoritmodesarrollado.In this paper we present an a-posteriori error estimator for the mixed formulation of a linear parabolic problem, used for designing an efficient adaptive algorithm. Our space-time discretization consists of lowest order Raviart-Thomas finite element over graded meshes and discontinuous Galerkin method with variable time step. Finally, several examples show that the proposed method is efficient and reliable
Mobile Architecture for Forest Fire Simulation Using PhyFire-HDWind Model
[EN]This article presents the design and implementation of a new visualization system for mobile platforms for the PhyFire-HDWind fire simulation model, called AppPhyFire. It proposes a mobile computing infrastructure, based on ArcGIS Server and REST architecture, which improves the user experience in actions associated with the fire simulation process. The PhyFire-HDWind model, of which the system presented here forms part, is a forest fire propagation simulation tool developed by the SINUMCC research group of the University of Salamanca, based on two own simplified physical models, the PhyFire physical fire propagation model, and the HDWind high definition wind field model, resolved using efficient numerical and computational tools and parallel computing, allowing simulation times shorter than the real time fire propagation, integrated into a Geographical Information System, and accessible through a server by the AppPhyFire. The system presented in this article allows a quick visualization of simulations results in mobile devices. This work presents the detailed operation of the system and its phases of operation
Global sensitivity analysis of fuel-type-dependent input variables of a simplified physical fire spread model
[EN]A new global sensitivity analysis has been conducted of fuel-type-dependent input variables of the simplified physical fire spread model (PhyFire) to understand how the use of spatial averages, that is, fuel models, influences the results of PhyFire with a view to enhancing its understanding and improving its design. The model鈥檚 simplicity, the numerical techniques used, and a recent code optimisation, allow undertaking the analysis with very competitive computational times. The fuel data used correspond to grasslands, shrublands and forest in the Spanish region of Galicia. The analysis results validate the flame length sub-model proposed in the paper, which significantly improves the model鈥檚 efficiency
A downscale wind forecasting method based on WRF-HDMW coupling
[EN]In this paper, we propose a wind prediction strategy based on a mesoscale-microscale coupling
technique. We will use the Weather Research and Forecast (WRF) [3] prediction as input data
for the High Wind Defintion Model (HWDM) [2] to yield the forecast on a wind farm.Junta de Castilla y le贸n; Fondos FEDE
Validating the effect of fuel moisture content by a multivalued operator in a simplified physical fire spread model
[EN]Fuel moisture content (FMC) plays a significant role in wildfire behavior and rate of spread (ROS). In addition,
FMC is a highly dynamic factor and very vulnerable to climate variations. Understanding the effect of FMC
on the behavior of fire spread models is crucial, and detailed analysis of specific aspects of complex models is
a very effective way to improve them. The simplified physical fire spread model PhyFire considers the effect
of FMC in a novel way, involving a multivalued maximal monotone operator. Several numerical experiments
have been carried out to confirm that the behavior of the ROS simulated with PhyFire involving FMC is
as expected in the reviewed literature: an exponential decrease in fire ROS compared to FMC, for different
scenarios, considering different fuel types, terrain slopes and wind speeds. PhyFire performs very accurately,
proving that the multivalued operator used is suitable and consistent
A GIS-based fire spread simulator integrating a simplified physical wildland fire model and a wind field model
[EN]This article discusses the integration of two models, namely, the Physical Forest Fire Spread (PhFFS) and the High Definition Wind Model (HDWM), into a Geographical Information System-based interface. The resulting tool automates data acquisition, preprocesses spatial data, launches the aforementioned models and displays the corresponding results in a unique environment. Our implementation uses the Python language and Esri鈥檚 ArcPy library to extend the functionality of ArcMap 10.4. The PhFFS is a simplified 2D physical wildland fire spread model based on conservation equations, with convection and radiation as heat transfer mechanisms. It also includes some 3D effects. The HDWM arises from an asymptotic approximation of the Navier鈥揝tokes equations, and provides a 3D wind velocity field in an air layer above the terrain surface. Both models can be run in standalone or coupled mode. Finally, the simulation of a real fire in Galicia (Spain) confirms that the tool developed is efficient and fully operational.Junta de Castilla y Le贸n; Fundaci贸n General de la Universidad de Salamanc
Neptuno ++: An Adaptive Finite Element Toolbox for Numerical Simulation of Environmental Problems
[EN]In this talk, we show some of the main features of Neptuno++, through several examples. Neptuno++ is a finite element toolbox mainly developed by L. Ferragut at SINUMCC (Group of Numerical Simulation and
Scientific Computation) and implemented in C++.Junta de Castilla y Le贸n; Fondos FEDE
GIS-integrated environmental models
[EN]In this paper, we present the integration of the mathematical models
Physical Forest Fire Spread
(PhFFS) and
High
Definition Wind Model
(HDWF), developed by the authors, into a GIS-based interface in order to supply to the end-user a func-
tional and efficient tool. The resulting tool automates data acquisition, pre-processes spatial data, launches the aforementioned
models, and displays the corresponding results in a unique environment. Our implementation uses the Python language and
Esri鈥檚 ArcPy library to extend the functionality of ArcMap 10.4. The PhFFS is a simplified 2D physical wildland fire spread
model based on conservation equations, with convection and radiation as heat transfer mechanisms. It also includes some 3D
effects. The HDWF arises from an asymptotic approximation of the Navier-Stokes equations, and provides a 3D wind velocity
field in an air layer above the terrain surface. Both models can be run in standalone or coupled mode. Finally, we confirm that
the developed tool is efficient and fully operational presenting some examples of its successful application.Departamento de Educaci贸n de la Junta de Castilla y Le贸n; Fondos FEDER; Fundaci贸n General de la Universidad de Salamanc