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Use of Aviation Technology in Forest Fire Fighting in Slovakia
The paper deals mainly with the use of aviation technology in forest fire fighting, with a focus on the use of helicopters. Whereas most of forest fires in the past were caused by nature (e.g. lightning), the most common cause today is due to human activity. The number of forest fires nowadays is increasing worldwide due to the worsening global climate situation. Forest Fires themselves are very specific, as these are events in which special technologies need to be used. A large area of Slovakia is covered by forests and forest fires are common there. Particularly the problem is the terrain morphology, which often makes it difficult for fire-fighters to get to the fire site by surface. The use of aviation technology during extinguish a fire is thus often the most effective method. This paper therefore reflects the conditions of using aviation technology during fighting of forest fire in the territory of Slovakia. First part of the paper is focused on forest fire statistics and on the damage caused by forest fires. In the next part, regard is directed to the current conditions of use of helicopters for forest fires, along with their flight times. In the last part of the paper there is a proposal for supplement of the technique in the most endangered areas by forest fires.
Use of Aviation Technology in Forest Fire Fighting in Slovakia
The paper deals mainly with the use of aviation technology in forest fire fighting, with a focus on the use of helicopters. Whereas most of forest fires in the past were caused by nature (e.g. lightning), the most common cause today is due to human activity. The number of forest fires nowadays is increasing worldwide due to the worsening global climate situation. Forest Fires themselves are very specific, as these are events in which special technologies need to be used. A large area of Slovakia is covered by forests and forest fires are common there. Particularly the problem is the terrain morphology, which often makes it difficult for fire-fighters to get to the fire site by surface. The use of aviation technology during extinguish a fire is thus often the most effective method. This paper therefore reflects the conditions of using aviation technology during fighting of forest fire in the territory of Slovakia. First part of the paper is focused on forest fire statistics and on the damage caused by forest fires. In the next part, regard is directed to the current conditions of use of helicopters for forest fires, along with their flight times. In the last part of the paper there is a proposal for supplement of the technique in the most endangered areas by forest fires.
Use of Aviation Technology in Forest Fire Fighting in Slovakia
Makovicka Osvaldova, Linda (editor) / Markert, Frank (editor) / Zelinka, Samuel L. (editor) / Matta, Kamil (author)
International Scientific Conference on Woods & Fire Safety ; 2020 ; Štrbské Pleso, Slovakia
Wood & Fire Safety ; Chapter: 57 ; 386-393
2020-03-15
8 pages
Article/Chapter (Book)
Electronic Resource
English
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