SANDBANK

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Used by : DREAM (Italy)

The sandbank favours visual contact and modifies the perspective with which forest fire-fighters operators, at every level, approach the observation of fire behaviour, designing a learning environment that favours the assimilation of notions.

It existe different types of sandbank :

- Playful with miniatures, simulating the location of machines and stakes.

- Virtual, using an overhead projector to simulate the spread of fire over the terrain.

Depending on the software used, it is possible to position machines virtually or via miniatures. In the field, by carrying out a briefing, the coordinator can draw the situation on the ground. In all cases, the sandbox is intended to be educational in order to better represent the situation. The tool can be molded as desired.

Example of use :

In Toscani (Italy), DREAM is using sandbanck for :

- lessons learned : understanding fire behavior and fire spread patterns

- for simulating scenarios and doing exercises during training sessions