Distributed parameter control theory applied to the wildland fire suppression problem

Authors:
W. L. Brogan
Affiliations:
Department of Electrical Engineering, The University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Nebraska, U.S.A.
Venue:
Automatica (Journal of IFAC)
Year:
1972

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Abstract

The problem of wildland fire suppression is presented from the control theory point of view. A distributed parameter model on a semi-infinite variable spatial domain is developed. The major effects of wind, local topography, fuel type and distribution are included. Fire fighting actions are viewed as the removal of equivalent heat. Several optimization problems are suggested. The solution for one is outlined. Promising areas for future study are pointed out. Because good qualitative experimental data are scanty, and because of unanswered questions, a final solution is not presented. Rather, an initial approach, from a new direction, is suggested.