Helicopter simulator FireFLY

trainingPC-based

The Forest Fire Fighting Training Simulator has been designed to improve organization and coordination capabilities in fighting forest fires. FireFLY provides a capability to train those Forest Service members who are responsible for on site coordination and management of forest fire fighting activities by utilizing the advantages of simulator techniques and technologies. •High level incident commander •Fireline leaders •Team leaders •Bulldozer leaders •Aircraft and helicopter pilots Conceptual Models Fire Propagation Model Tree characteristics Type, density, age Length, diameter, vertex Inflammable matter Type, distribution, amount, density Humidity, litter cover Wind, air temperature, rainfall Gale/Wind force Moisture Terrain and topography Smoke Propagation Model Wind velocity and direction Humidity amount of the inflammable matter Fire intensity Stand type Fire Truck Dispense water/chemical from monitor/pump Follow routes Setup convoys Refuel Refill water Joystick control