Geoprocessing Tools Projects

Kentucky Communities-at-Risk Updating

Project Details

The Southern states, like Kentucky, are looking for methods to update the Southern Wildfire Risk Assessment communities-at-risk dataset. DTS is developing GIS models and techniques to achieve this by leveraging the DHS LandScan data.

Technologies

Kentucky Communities-at-Risk Updating Screen Shot

Texas Fire Effects Software Model

Project Details

Texas Forest Service
Determining wildfire risk and possible impacts to values and assets is key information required for fire mitigation planning. DTS has been working with the Texas Forest Service to develop an advanced Fire Effects and Wildfire Risk model.

Technologies

Texas Fire Effects Software Model Screen Shot

State Hazard Mitigation Plan : Wildfire Annex

Project Details

Working with planning partner Continental Shelf Associates (Stuart, FL), DTS was the technical lead in providing county based analysis as part of the 2010 Wildfire Annex Update to the Florida State Hazard Mitigation Plan.

Technologies

State Hazard Mitigation Plan : Wildfire Annex Screen Shot

Texas 2010 Wildfire Threat Data Update

Project Details

Texas Forest Service
In response to recent updates of vegetation, surface fuels and canopy data, DTS worked with industry partners to conduct an updated wildfire threat assessment for the State of Texas.

Technologies

Texas 2010 Wildfire Threat Data Update Screen Shot

Texas Wildfire Risk Assessment Portal

Project Details

Texas Forest Service
DTS has developed a web based wildfire risk mapping site called the Texas Wildfire Risk Assessment Portal. TxWRAP is the primary mechanism for the State of Texas to distribute up-to-date wildfire risk information to the public and local planners.

Technologies

Texas Wildfire Risk Assessment Portal Screen Shot

San Diego Wildfire Risk Assessment

Project Details

San Diego Fire Authority
DTS has embarked on an all lands, county wide wildfire risk assessment for the County of San Diego. This assessment will provide accurate baseline fuels and wildfire risk information to support multiple agencies and jurisdictions.

Technologies

San Diego Wildfire Risk Assessment Screen Shot

West Wide Wildfire Risk Assessment

Project Details

Oregon Department of Forestry
The Council of Western State Foresters and the Western Forestry Leadership Coalition has embarked on a wildfire risk assessment of all lands in the 17 western states and Pacific islands. The project is referred to as the West Wide Risk Assessment.

Technologies

West Wide Wildfire Risk Assessment Screen Shot