Methods for the use of the best Russian innovations in forest fire detection and suppression

Abstract

This paper addresses the final stage of the study concerning the practical use of the best Russian methods, technologies and means for detecting and extinguishing forest fires in Russia. In general, the work is aimed at increasing the effectiveness of the forest fire protection system by improving the methodological and technical support for the use of the best new innovations. In the course of the study, analytical methods have been applied, tested and used in silviculture, while developing and improving the regulatory legal and methodological frameworks. Based on the selection of research directions in the preliminary stages of work, analysis of the current state, use, and the development forecast of the most effective and promising technologies was carried out. In addition, for detecting, controlling and extinguishing forest fires, including a comparative analysis of their economic efficiency, methods for practical use of the best Russian innovations was developed. A significant number of new developments have accumulated which, for a number of reasons, have not been implemented. Taking into account the current state and dynamics of these promising methods, technologies, means of detecting and extinguishing forest fires, this study substantiates the development forecast of these promising innovations and their content. Its structure includes general provisions, concepts and terminology, regulatory support, the procedure for assessing the feasibility and effectiveness of the innovations, as well as a list of recommended documents for studying the use of technology for detecting, controlling and extinguishing forest fires. These methods will help meet modern requirements for the protection of forests from wildfires, and present an algorithm for their implementation in practice.

Keywords

Forest protection / Fire suppression / Wildfire / Efficacy

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