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Presentation
Presentation
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Class from course
Class from course
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Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Bachelor | Semestral | 5
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Year | Nature | Language
Year | Nature | Language
2 | Mandatory | Português
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Code
Code
ULP7021-26487
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Prerequisites and corequisites
Prerequisites and corequisites
Not applicable
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Professional Internship
Professional Internship
Não
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Syllabus
Syllabus
1. Forest fuels. 1.1. Definition and classification. 1.2. Forest fuel models. 2. Fire behaviour. 2.1. Fire behaviour factors. 2.2. Extreme fire behaviour. 3. Wildfire modelling. 3.1. Wildfire prevention. 3.2. Wildfire suppression. 4. Accidents involving hazardous materials. 4.1 Types of accidents. 4.2 Spread of hazardous materials. 5. Scenario modelling. 5.1 Affected area. 5.2 Exposed elements.
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Objectives
Objectives
Knowledge about fire behaviour on wildfires. Capacity and skills to plan structural prevention interventions and organize surveillance and first intervention actions through the wildfires modelling. Knowledge, capacity and skills for fire analysis, organization and planning of combat techniques and tactics based on computer modelling. Identify different hazardous materials accident scenarios, recognizing the different ways in which they spread. Gather information about hazardous materials, the characteristics of the site selected for the scenario, meteorological data and the elements exposed to the accident. Model different scenarios and characterize the affected area and exposed elements.
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Teaching methodologies
Teaching methodologies
The course aims to consolidate prior knowledge and integrate it with other parallel and future courses. The pedagogical approach combines Case-Based Learning, Problem-Based Learning (PBL), and Project-Based Learning (PjBL). It begins with lectures reviewing key concepts related to wildfires and hazardous materials, followed by the introduction and application of simulation models and software (SIMsUshare, WFA POCKET, and ALOHA). Practical classes include applied exercises and case analysis. Tutorial sessions support independent learning, while practical assignments promote the application of knowledge, research skills, critical thinking, and the use of digital tools for the analysis and management of risk scenarios.
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References
References
Costa H (2015) Metodologia de Modelação e Avaliação de Consequências de Acidentes com Matérias Perigosas, Dissertação de Mestrado apresentada à Faculdade de Ciências da Universidade do Porto. Finney MA (2004) FARSITE: Fire Area Simulator—Model Development and Evaluation. Res Pap RMRS-RP-4, Ogden,UT: US Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station. Raposo JR, et al (2018). Analysis of the physical processes associated with junction fires at laboratory and field scales. International Journal of Wildland Fire 27(1) 52-68 https://doi.org/10.1071/WF16173 Rothermel, R.C. (1972). A mathematical model for predicting fire spread in wildland fuels. USDA For. Serv. Res. Pap. INT-115. Ogden, UT. Viegas DX, Rossa C, Ribeiro LM (2011) Incêndios Florestais. (DX Viegas, Ed.). (Verlag Dashöfer Edições profissionais Unip., Lda.: Lisboa). Manuais dos softwares utilizados / User manuals of used softwares.
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Assessment
Assessment
A avaliação do tipo contínuo, através da realização de dois trabalhos práticos (30%+30%) e, ainda, de dois testes de avaliação (20%+20%). Em cada momento de avaliação o estudante deve obter a classificação mínima de 8,5 valores. As componentes de avaliação contínua correspondentes a provas individuais escritas são passíveis de recurso para um exame final escrito com peso para a classificação final, natureza e complexidade equivalentes aos das provas realizadas.
Exemplo:
Descrição
Data limite
Ponderação
Teste de avaliação
dd-mm-yyyy
30%
Portfolio
dd-mm-yyyy
40%
(...)
Adicionalmente poderão ser incluídas informações gerais, como por exemplo, referência ao tipo de acompanhamento a prestar ao estudante na realização dos trabalhos; referências bibliográficas e websites úteis; indicações para a redação de trabalho escrito...
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Mobility
Mobility
No
