Researchers required to create fire ignition model

A new research opportunity to develop an improved ignition likelihood model is now available.

Expressions of Interest (EOI) are currently being sought for this new project, which is being undertaken for the Victorian Government as part of the Safer Together program.

The aim of the research is to develop an improved ignition likelihood model for Victoria. The model will be used for decision making at different planning stages covering readiness and response (days), seasonal (months) and strategic (years).

The project will combine predictive services with bushfire risk and fire behaviour analytics to undertake scenario-based modelling for both natural and anthropogenic fire ignitions.

The model, while focused on Victoria and to be used in conjunction with the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning and CFA, will be considered to have potential application by fire and land management agencies in other states.

Submitting a proposal

Further details on the projects and instructions of the requirements of these EOI can be found here. Any interested parties are encouraged to put forward a proposal. Responses are due by midnight on 22 February 2019.

Researchers are also encouraged to provide a consortium approach. In this case one party would be nominated as the lead research organisation and have overall responsibility for project delivery.