Paul Fox-Hughes

Paul Fox-Hughes

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Paul Fox-Hughes

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Improving land dryness measures and forecasts
This research has developed a prototype, high-resolution soil-moisture analysis system called JASMIN, which is a significant improvement in accuracy compared to currently used models. It is based on research that examines the use of land surface models, remotely sensed satellite measurements and data assimilation techniques to improve the monitoring and prediction of soil dryness. The new information will be calibrated for use within the existing fire prediction systems. This retains the accuracy, temporal and spatial resolution of the new product without changing the overall climatology of Forest Fire Danger Index and other calculations based on soil moisture.
Research team:
cyeo, vinodkumar, jkepert, jwalker, igrant, Adam Smith, Peter Steinle

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Improved predictions of severe weather to reduce community impact

This project is using high-resolution modelling, together with a range of meteorological data, to better understand and predict important meteorological natural hazards, including fire weather, tropical cyclones, severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall. The outcomes from the project will contribute to reducing the impact and cost of these hazards on people, infrastructure, the economy and the environment.
Research team:
ktory, dzovkorajak, david.wilke

Improving land dryness measures and forecasts

This research has developed a prototype, high-resolution soil-moisture analysis system called JASMIN, which is a significant improvement in accuracy compared to currently used models. It is based on research that examines the use of land surface models, remotely sensed satellite measurements and data assimilation techniques to improve the monitoring and prediction of soil dryness. The new information will be calibrated for use within the existing fire prediction systems. This retains the accuracy, temporal and spatial resolution of the new product without changing the overall climatology of Forest Fire Danger Index and other calculations based on soil moisture.
Research team:
cyeo, vinodkumar, jkepert, jwalker, igrant, Adam Smith, Peter Steinle

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Developing a flash flood warning system for short duration catchments using rain fields data, 2D hydrodynamic modelling and best-practice emergency communication krobinson
AFAC19 poster
27 Aug 2019
Fire Weather in Tasmania and Smoke Plume Dynamics in the 2013 Forcett - Dunalley Wildfire
fire severity
January 2013 fire season was among the most significant seasons in Tasmanian history.
27 Aug 2019
The Australian Fire Danger Rating System
fire, fire weather
The Australian Fire Danger Rating System Program is building a new fire danger rating system.
A new soil dryness product for fire prediction applications
19 Sep 2018
A new soil dryness product for fire prediction applications
fire, flood
The present study discuss the development and evaluation of a new soil dryness product based on an...
Smoke Plume Injection into the Atmosphere and Subsequent Pyrocumulus 'Blow-Up'
18 Aug 2015
Smoke Plume Injection into the Atmosphere and Subsequent Pyrocumulus 'Blow-Up'
fire weather
Fire influences climates through emission of gas and particles into the atmosphere.Advances in...

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