Summary of Vídeo-relatório 2018 (Projeto "Combate aos incêndios em áreas naturais")

00:00:00 - 00:15:00

This video discusses a project aimed at improving firefighting techniques in natural areas, with a focus on environmental impacts. Technologies discussed include traditional methods like ground and aerial combat, as well as aircraft-based firefighting using fixed-wing aircraft. Another technology discussed is chemical firefighting using retardants, with examples of two such products. Finally, the video discusses the relationship between insects and plant colors in the desert, as well as how post-fire recovery can be monitored visually with a drawing of the experiment's 12 experimental plots.

• 00:00:00 This video presents a study of technologies for fighting fires in natural areas, with a focus on environmental impacts. Some of the technologies discussed include traditional firefighting methods like ground and aerial combat, as well as aircraft-based firefighting using fixed-wing aircraft. Another technology discussed is chemical firefighting using retardants, with examples of two such products. Finally, the video discusses the relationship between insects and plant colors in the desert, as well as how post-fire recovery can be monitored visually with a drawing of the experiment's 12 experimental plots.
• 00:05:00 This part of the video is about the complex nature of fighting fires in natural areas and the difficulties of getting a wind that is appropriate. The video shows how, by looking at the smoke and flames, one can see that, at the moment, the fire situation has not been as favorable as one might hope. However, this may change in the future. For now, the fire is burning more intensely than it would if there was a wind present. This is because, when the fire reaches a certain size, the wind becomes too strong and starts to blow the fire forward, rather than away from the fire. One of the products that was created as a result of this project is a device called "Alpha." This device uses the same technology as a jetpack, but it is much more advanced. It is able to launch a person very high into the air and then return them to the ground. The product has been very successful in terms of its performance, but it requires a wind that is both strong and consistent. If the wind is not favorable, the fire can easily spread. The second part of the video shows how the fire quickly burns through a small area of a forest. This is an example of how fire
• 00:10:00 The video discusses the project "Combate aos incêndios em áreas naturais", which aims to retard or even extinguish fire outbreaks by using technology. The project has identified that delaying or even extinguishing fire outbreaks due to the negative impacts of products will require different technologies. We have those rich in nitrogen, those based on aluminum, and those with halogenated compounds, all of which have negative effects. It is worrisome that nitro-halogenated compounds are becoming more and more widespread, and have serious environmental consequences. It is crucial that the team's training and knowledge of technology is improved, in order to be able to handle these technologies effectively. This is what we are seeing in relation to technology, which is a study of how to deal with technology in a practical way, taking into account human factors. In terms of strategy, a general policy for the use of technology in firefighting that does not currently exist in Brazil would be an important step. However, due to lack of legislation on the subject, nobody will be able to fully utilize the technology. The fire department, the prefecture, and the companies involved in firefighting all have difficulty making decisions. Here is the result after the burning of the vegetation:
• 00:15:00 In this video, a brief overview is given of the three experiments currently being conducted to study the effects of climate change on wildfires. The first year's experiments are only looking at two parts of the equation, while the second year's experiments will combine the two parts. The third and final experiment is designed specifically to combat wildfires with bombs and water. The subjects of the experiments are thanked for their participation.