Objective
To study the interaction between tree/stand, site, soil, wind, climate and fire in the cause of natural disasters. Through the use of GIS and satellite information systems and actual field data construct a predictive model to classify the degree of risk of individual stands to wind, fire and snow.
Fields of science
- natural sciencesearth and related environmental sciencesphysical geographycartographygeographic information systems
- engineering and technologymechanical engineeringvehicle engineeringaerospace engineeringsatellite technology
- natural sciencesearth and related environmental sciencesphysical geographynatural disasters
Call for proposal
Data not availableFunding Scheme
CSC - Cost-sharing contracts
Coordinator
UNIVERSITY OF JOENSUU FACULTY OF FORESTRY
Address
Yliopistokatu 7 Po Box 111
80101 Joensuu
Finland
80101 Joensuu
Finland
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Participants (6)
CENTRO NACIONAL DE INFORMACAO GEOGRAFICA
Portugal
Address
1/82,rua Braamcamp
1200 Lisboa
1200 Lisboa
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FORESTRY COMMISSION RESEARCH AGENCY
United Kingdom
Address
Northern Research Station
EH25 9SY Roslin-midlothian
EH25 9SY Roslin-midlothian
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INST. FLORESTAL
Portugal
Address
Av. Joao Crisostomo
1000 Lisboa
1000 Lisboa
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MACAULAY LAND USE RESEARCH INSTITUTE
United Kingdom
Address
Craigiebuckler
AB15 8QH Aberdeen
AB15 8QH Aberdeen
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SWEDISH UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES
Sweden
Address
901 83 Umea
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University of Aberdeen
United Kingdom
Address
Regent Walk
AB9 1FX Aberdeen
AB9 1FX Aberdeen
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