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A practical decision support tool for aerial coordinators in wildfires: Planning helicopter operations

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  • Rodríguez Barreiro, Marta
  • Ginzo Villamayor, María José
  • Pérez Porras, Fernando
  • Carpente Rodríguez, María Luisa
  • Lorenzo Freire, Silvia María

Abstract

Wildfires constitute one of the most significant challenges currently facing humanity. In addition to implementing measures to reduce the risk of their occurrence, it is essential to improve the effectiveness of current firefighting resources during extinguishing operations in order to minimize the resulting damage. The role of the aerial coordinator is therefore crucial in ensuring effective aerial suppression efforts and mitigating associated damages. To support decision-making in such critical scenarios, this study proposes a tool for the strategic planning of firefighting helicopter operations. Thus, the main objective of the framework is to determine the operational schedule for each helicopter involved in wildfire suppression, as well as to select the corresponding intervention zones. Helicopter operations along closed flight paths and compliance with aerial flight regulations applicable in Spain are also incorporated.

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  • Rodríguez Barreiro, Marta & Ginzo Villamayor, María José & Pérez Porras, Fernando & Carpente Rodríguez, María Luisa & Lorenzo Freire, Silvia María, 2026. "A practical decision support tool for aerial coordinators in wildfires: Planning helicopter operations," Socio-Economic Planning Sciences, Elsevier, vol. 105(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:soceps:v:105:y:2026:i:c:s0038012126000625
    DOI: 10.1016/j.seps.2026.102475
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