State-of-the-Art Technology for Forest Fire Prevention and Management
The TIDOP Group has led the prevention component of the project, using advanced technologies such as 3D maps, digital twins and drones to improve efficiency in the identification of risk areas. During the conference, the application of these technologies was highlighted, which have enabled accurate mapping of affected and at-risk areas, as well as the simulation of the evolution of fires to optimise the response.
The validation of these technologies has been carried out in the Tiétar Valley (Ávila), one of the areas most vulnerable to forest fires, which has allowed the development of a traffic light diagnosis system to classify risk areas. This system facilitates decision-making and the prioritisation of interventions, contributing to more effective management of resources and prevention strategies.
In addition, the TREEADS project has implemented restoration solutions using drones to disperse seeds in affected areas, facilitating the recovery of ecosystems. Work has also been carried out on the development of high payload drones to help firefighting teams in firefighting tasks, as well as the creation of augmented reality glasses that improve the training and action of emergency teams in real time.
The director of the TIDOP Group, Diego González Aguilera, highlighted the importance of these innovations in tackling sixth-generation fires, especially those that affect urban areas and present a major challenge in terms of restoring natural resources and soil.
The conference held in Avila underlined that these technological solutions have not only been applied in the province, but also in other European countries, which demonstrates the impact and effectiveness of the project at international level.
