The WMO vegetation fire and smoke pollution warning advisory and assessment system (VFSP-WAS)
concept, current capabilities, research and development challenges and the way ahead
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https://doi.org/10.37002/biodiversidadebrasileira.v11i2.1738Keywords:
Fire and smoke pollution modeling, numerical weather prediction, atmospheric pollution observation, early warning systemsAbstract
Vegetation fires - including the application of fire in land use, land-use change and uncontrolled wildfire - affect the functioning of the Earth System and impose significant threats to health and security. This paper presents the concept of a Vegetation Fire and Smoke Pollution Warning Advisory and Assessment System (VFSP-WAS). It describes the scientific rationale for the system and provides guidance for addressing the issues of vegetation fire and smoke pollution, including key research challenges. The paper proposes the establishment of VFSP-WAS regional centers and describes potential examples of this VFSP-WAS concept from two regions in (Southeast Asia and North America) where regional centers will partner with Regional Fire Monitoring/Fire Management Resource Centers
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