1. ArcFUEL: Approach
Adjusted to FUELMAP
Presentation at the JRC:
by the ArcFUEL Consortium,
Markos Bonazountas, Coordination
6 December 2011
1

2. Informal Presentation
Following the meeting with Ioannis
& Giacomo; Thank you for the
invitation of today.
Presentation outline:
 The ArcFUEL Life+ submission
 Our revised approach in some detail
 The stipulation to work with the JRC
 The project expected coop-outcome
 The subsequent steps up to 30/06/12
Markos Bonazountas, EPSILON Greece, T:+30-210-6898615, M:+30-694-4307576 bonazountas@epsilon.gr 2

3. ArcFUEL Life+ contract
The EC Life+ programme (20 years in 2012)
Concluded Life projects since 1990 (Medspa)
Proposal submitted 2010; awarded 2011
International Life+ with partners known to
the JRC except EPSILON
Duration: 1/10/11; 27 months/5 years, i.e.,
(M9/M12/M27+)
Endeavors & Delivery:
 Fuel map for the Med countries (Fire Management)
 Added value service for 5 years
Contacted JRC prior to proposal submission:
 Asked for coop, after award
 Today’s meeting expectations (30/6/2012 & after)
Markos Bonazountas, EPSILON Greece, T:+30-210-6898615, M:+30-694-4307576 bonazountas@epsilon.gr 3

4. Contractual approach
ArcFUEL is an alternative FUELMAP, i.e.:
 Satellite data to vegetation map
 Vegetation map & ancillary data to fuel map
Target 50X50 resolution
Less than 20 vegetation types and database of
fuel model parameters for fire modeling
Linked to models for FF apps, i.e.:
 Booklet for fuel types, models & parameters
 5 years webservice
 Wide dissemination
 Life+ promotion
Markos Bonazountas, EPSILON Greece, T:+30-210-6898615, M:+30-694-4307576 bonazountas@epsilon.gr 4

5. Evolution of approach
Kick-off meeting (Oct/Ath), 1st Technical (4-5/11)
We felt it appropriate not to re-invent the wheel to
a large extent; rather to go “one step” further.
On 4/11/11 we elaborated a revised approach to:
 Capitalize on FUELMAP
 Wisely send the EC/Life funding
 Produce ArcFUEL with added value/FUELMAP
 Mutual benefits and usage (in partnership)
Today the revised approach
 Introduction
 Partners input
 JRC commenting
Markos Bonazountas, EPSILON Greece, T:+30-210-6898615, M:+30-694-4307576 bonazountas@epsilon.gr 5

6. Revised approach
Markos Bonazountas, EPSILON Greece, T:+30-210-6898615, M:+30-694-4307576 bonazountas@epsilon.gr 6

7. Phase-I: Product [B]
Markos Bonazountas, EPSILON Greece, T:+30-210-6898615, M:+30-694-4307576 bonazountas@epsilon.gr 7

8. Input data
Static (2003) & dynamic
No strong emphasis in
satellite as in FUELMAP
Use of FUELMAP for fuel types
FUELMAP for 50X50 and …
 CORINE LC, F/NF, LPIS, Google,
…, DEM
 Other data & info
INSPIRE (final product)
Other jointly coordinated
Markos Bonazountas, EPSILON Greece, T:+30-210-6898615, M:+30-694-4307576 bonazountas@epsilon.gr 8

9. Input & INSPIRE (EPSIT)
Spatial datasets
 Identification of the applicable target
model
 Initial investigation of NZ (Annex III), but
too generic for ArcFUEL purposes
 Current investigation of LC (Annex II)
Metadata
Network services
 View services (WMS/WCS)
 Discovery services (CSW)?
Markos Bonazountas, EPSILON Greece, T:+30-210-6898615, M:+30-694-4307576 bonazountas@epsilon.gr 9

10. FUELMAP (output and intermediate steps)
downscaled from 52 to 20 (e.g., correlations,
merging of types, new types).
Classification with experience, use of
classification rules, use of the new EEA report.
First draft Booklet presenting Fuel Types
characteristics. Database for 20 fuel types.
"20" is indicative for communication at this
stage. It can e.g. be 18 or 17.
Reference year 2003 of FUELMAP.
Basically reclassification of FUELMAP to “20”
types; thus access to FUELMAP.
Markos Bonazountas, EPSILON Greece, T:+30-210-6898615, M:+30-694-4307576 bonazountas@epsilon.gr 10

11. 20 fuel types (Algo+ADAI)
Dry regions Moist regions
1. Evergreen Conifers 1. Evergreen Conifers
2. Evergreen Broadleaved 2. Evergreen Broadleaved
3. Deciduous Broadleaved 3. Deciduous Conifers
4. Mixed forests 4. Mixed forests
5. Tall shrubs 5. Deciduous Broadleaved
6. Low shrubs 6. Tall shrubs
7. Phrygana (sub-shrubs) 7. Low shrubs
8. Grass 8. Phrygana (sub-shrubs)
9. Grass
18. Riparian vegetation
19. Peat bogs
20. Agroforestry areas
Markos Bonazountas, EPSILON Greece, T:+30-210-6898615, M:+30-694-4307576 bonazountas@epsilon.gr 11

12. 1st Level Fuel-Types Map
Use of new 20 fuel types + CORINE +
Ecoregions + F/NF db +…
Not only use of the 52 output map, but also
use of intermediary steps & procedures of
FUELMAP.
Apply GIS “rules” (e.g., h>200m ….),
correlation to Booklet ❷
Downscaling/reclassification of FUELMAP to
50X50|20|2003
JRC can do it; RTD? (INSPIRE,.., rules)
Thus we need the JRC coop
Production of the 1st basemap
Markos Bonazountas, EPSILON Greece, T:+30-210-6898615, M:+30-694-4307576 bonazountas@epsilon.gr 12

13. Scope is to: (i) better (refined) mapping results by
considering vegetation density, and (ii) get better
classification of fuel types (e.g., tall vs. low vegetation &
dense vs. non-dense vegetation).
Target is: (i) better fuel-types parameterization, (ii)
enhancement documentation of fuel types (booklet), (ii)
Assistance to validation process.
Aim: to use better fuels info for “ff propagation” (modeling)
and not for vegetation info per se.
Use of LANDSAT (30X30m no cost) or Spot if offered to us.
Past example Hellenic Fire Brigade (Chalkidiki, GR)
RTD effort involves; AUTH (Ioannis), better accuracy than
CORINE
Added value to FUELMAP work & workflow with INSPIRE,…
Markos Bonazountas, EPSILON Greece, T:+30-210-6898615, M:+30-694-4307576 bonazountas@epsilon.gr 13

14. Density map (AUTH)
Stratification based on delineated ArcFUEL types
Calculation of various VIs (NDVI, PVI, SAVI etc)
using LANDSAT or SPOT data
Grouping of pixels with similar DN values
Selection of training regions based on datasets
resulted from previous AUTh work (e.g. field
surveys)
Identification of thresholds per strata based on
forest expertise
Three classes of vegetation density
Estimation of density for each cell of the ArcFUEL
Inspire Grid (50 x 50)
Markos Bonazountas, EPSILON Greece, T:+30-210-6898615, M:+30-694-4307576 bonazountas@epsilon.gr 14

15. 2nd level 20-FTM
Correlation of ❸+❹ to new product [B]
Confirmation of “final fuel map” (e.g.,
type of forest) to a “quasi static” map (20
fuel types)
First level Life+ deliverable; added value
to past work & R&D ❹
This is the “best possible” 50X50|20|2003
map, producible e.g., every 5 yrs (JRC+)
Easy updates; “standard” product.
The production of the “dynamics” follow.
Markos Bonazountas, EPSILON Greece, T:+30-210-6898615, M:+30-694-4307576 bonazountas@epsilon.gr 15

16. Phase II: ArcFUEL
Markos Bonazountas, EPSILON Greece, T:+30-210-6898615, M:+30-694-4307576 bonazountas@epsilon.gr 16

17. 3rd Level “23” FTM
“Dynamic” level (annual; WUI, PL, BA) based on
data of 2003~2012, based on the “quasi-static”
New fuel types via f([A]+[B]+❹+❺)
New fuel types & characteristics derivation
=f(2003) > 2012 and every year after (2012+)
Methodology = f(GIS) + R&D Rules + the 3 new
have “characteristics” like the 20 fuels via
 Processing and data of 2012
New Map 50X50|23|2012+ (annual dynamic)
New fuels parameterization needed(next step)
Advantage: Annual state-of-state service with
annual dynamics & JRC dynamics (2003+).
Markos Bonazountas, EPSILON Greece, T:+30-210-6898615, M:+30-694-4307576 bonazountas@epsilon.gr 17

18. 23 FT booklet
23 fuel types parameterization for
modeling (e.g., ArcFUEL, FARSITE)
Production of database & booklet with
fotos & parameters, eg. kJ/km2
Verification, validation, etc testing in
each country of applications (pilot test
areas)
Final tuning & delivery: Booklet with 23
types & their parameters
France is missing to cover entire EU-
Mediterranean (via dissemination/JRC)
Correlation to FUELMAP possible
Markos Bonazountas, EPSILON Greece, T:+30-210-6898615, M:+30-694-4307576 bonazountas@epsilon.gr 18

19. ArcFUEL Map/pilots
4 Pilot applications & validation: 1GR,
1IT, 1ES, 1PT)
Final pilot-areas map: 50x50|23|2012
Ready for full scale production of:
 100% Greece
 100% Portugal
 2 Regions in Italy (Calabria, Sardinia)
 2 Regions in Spain (Andalusia: Cordoba,
Malaga)
ArcFUEL webGIS/ArcGIS-ESRI delivery:
 Database, maps, booklet, webservice
 Start of real dissemination process
Markos Bonazountas, EPSILON Greece, T:+30-210-6898615, M:+30-694-4307576 bonazountas@epsilon.gr 19

20. Dissemination/Bus.model
Markos Bonazountas, EPSILON Greece, T:+30-210-6898615, M:+30-694-4307576 bonazountas@epsilon.gr 20

21. Summary issues
A Life+ contractual technical approach
adjustment is rational only under a JRC
collaboration/support.
FUELMAP added value and dynamic
ArcFUEL workflow production is linked to
a JRC endorsement.
User Requirements: Web-Questionnaire
sent in November 2011
JRC benefit (in our view) receipt of
ArcFUEL for in-house use, etc.
ArcFUEL Consortium benefit (in our
view) dynamics of updating & service.
ArcFUEL schedule: M9 (30.6.12), M12
(30.9.12), M27 (30.12.13).
Markos Bonazountas, EPSILON Greece, T:+30-210-6898615, M:+30-694-4307576 bonazountas@epsilon.gr 21

22. Other & Closure
In case of coop, JRC to join
ArcFUEL at formal Life+ prologue.
This was a presentation made by
an ArcFUEL concerted proposal.
EPSILON has practice to conclude
success story EC RTD projects and
expects a similar ArcFUEL delivery.
Webservice via Agreement next to
all applicable Life+ obligations.
Our appreciation for today.
Markos Bonazountas, EPSILON Greece, T:+30-210-6898615, M:+30-694-4307576 bonazountas@epsilon.gr 22

23. Thank you !
Markos Bonazountas (EPS-GR)
and also on behalf of:
Arturo Vinué Visus (GMV)
Domingo Xavier Viegas (ADAI)
Giacomo Martirano (EPS-IT)
Giorgos Eftychidis (Algosystems)
Ioannis Gitas (AUTH)
Markos Bonazountas, EPSILON Greece, T:+30-210-6898615, M:+30-694-4307576 bonazountas@epsilon.gr 23