Date of Award
Fall 8-24-2024
Document Type
Masters Capstone Project
Degree Name
M.S. in Geographic Information Science
Organizational Unit
College of Natural Science and Mathematics, Geography and the Environment
Copyright Statement / License for Reuse
All Rights Reserved.
Keywords
Colorado, Wildfire, Pike National Forest, Fire danger, Risk assessment, Geographic information science
Abstract
One of the most devastating natural disasters that occur in Colorado is wildfire. Fires are larger, occurring more often, and are frequently more intense than they have been in recorded history. According to the CDFPC, twenty of the largest fires in the state’s history have occurred within the last 25 years. Creating maps to predict where fire is most likely to occur will provide valuable time for emergency personnel in their battle against these blazes. The setting chosen for this project is the Pike National Forest, in central Colorado. This study seeks to establish the wildfire ignition danger level in the Pike National Forest. This ignition risk will be based upon 4 fire ignition factors: slope, aspect, proximity to roadways, and land cover. These maps are then layered using GIS software to create a simple overall fire risk assessment for the forest.
Copyright Date
10-14-2024
Publication Statement
Copyright is held by the author. This work may only be accessed by members of the University of Denver community. The work is provided by permission of the author for individual research purposes only and may not be further copied or distributed. User is responsible for all copyright compliance.
Rights Holder
Erik Gilmore
Provenance
Received from author
File Format
application/pdf
Language
English (eng)
Extent
32 pgs
File Size
4.5 MB
Recommended Citation
Gilmore, Erik, "A GIS Approach to Predictive Wildfire Mapping in the Pike National Forest" (2024). Restricted Access ETDs. 111.
https://digitalcommons.du.edu/restrictedetd/111
