1) Firstly, what was the chemical composition of aged smoke plumes from the Black Summer fires, such as those that impacted major population centres, and how does the composition compare to previously observed plumes in the region? 2) Secondly, what is the relative toxicological impact of each ...
“a serious disruption to a community or region caused by the impact of a naturally occurring rapid onset event that threatens or causes death, injury or damage to property or the environment and which requires significant and coordinated multi-agency and community response” (Emergency Management ...
unmanned aerial vehicle; sensor; machine learning; deep learning; bushfire management1. Introduction Forests are essential global resources that provide a wide range of social, economic, and environmental benefits. They offer significant ecological support to all species, provide vital ecosystem services,...
Findings from this study have been presented to Noosa’s Local Disaster Management Group. In response, Noosa Shire Council has indicated an intention to incorporate some evidence into their Disaster Management Plan, and similarly, the Sunshine Coast Disaster District is considering how the findings can...