Concluded STSMs

Juan Antonio Muñoz Navarro
During this STSM we have collaborated with the Association for the Development of Industrial Aerodynamics (ADAI) of the University of Coimbra to carry out burning experiments on wild and ornamental plants from species typically present in the surroundings and the gardens of the wildland-urban interface settlements. We have sampled trees from these species before and after the burning tests to know their fuel and moisture distribution, and the changes in moisture content and the degree of fuel consumption of each fuel type after a fire. We have developed burning tests at both, full-scale and bench scale, recording data on mass depletion over time, flame temperature and geometry.

Juan Antonio Muñoz Navarro
During this STSM we have collaborated with the Association for the Development of Industrial Aerodynamics (ADAI) of the University of Coimbra to carry out burning experiments on wild and ornamental plants from species typically present in the surroundings and the gardens of the wildland-urban interface settlements. We have sampled trees from these species before and after the burning tests to know their fuel and moisture distribution, and the changes in moisture content and the degree of fuel consumption of each fuel type after a fire. We have developed burning tests at both, full-scale and bench scale, recording data on mass depletion over time, flame temperature and geometry.

Ms Inês Mirra
The main aim was to learn the appropriate methods and tests, apply the specific methodologies, and perform the measurements in the Forest Fire Laboratory.

Ms Michaela Hrabalikova
The main aim was to develop a methodology of identification water sources and its usability and access for fighters together with assessment of escapes routes usable for evacuation.

Ms Inês Ferreira
The main aim was the development of new cultivation strategies of a native desert truffle, Terfezia Arenaria.

Mr Luis Lopes
The main motivation was to harness, as much as possible, the experience and expertise in the topics of post-fire restoration, at short, medium and long terms, develop and expand my knowledge regarding new tools and methodologies for post-fire restoration assessments, and lastly, understand potential differences in burned areas restoration processes and policies between Galicia/Spain and Portugal.

Prof Lea Wittenberg (Michalowitz)
The motivation was to obtain the know-how of advanced laboratory techniques, learn its applicability and practical limitations so the methods will be performed accurately by our team.

Mr Dejan Mandzukovski
The main aim was testing of new methodological approaches to elaborate forest vegetation of Pines, also different methods for numerical analysis - supervise methods (agglomerative method – PC-Ord; division method – Modified TWINSPAN) using JUICE software.

Dr Manuel López-Vicente
The main goal was to fingerprint the Sentinel-2 satellite images using the drone sub-pixel information and used as input to simulate sediment connectivity in the selected areas affected by wildfires.

Dr Mario Colonico
The aim was to collect smart solutions and best practices that have an impact on fire risk management in two different Mediterranean fire-prone regions, Italy, and Spain. The political framework, socio-economic constraints, ownership, and legal issues will be analyzed in order to assess if and how local features can be overcome and transferability allowed among different EU contexts.