Information

NBIC addresses the on-going need for science-based, readily accessible national data and analysis on bushfire hazard potential.

The National Bushfire Intelligence Capability (NBIC) builds on new and existing collaborations, data and science.

We do this through the development of fireline intensity potential mapping products and the capture of relevant lessons about infrastructure loss through the Bushfire Surveyor System for application to future bushfire events.

NBIC has also created governance structures designed to explicitly address common institutional challenges associated with national data harmonisation efforts.

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Fireline intensity potential

We have developed a set of demonstration outputs that show fireline intensity potential and the various data layers used to calculate it. The outputs consider future climate over a range of timescales using readily accessible data. Explore the buttons to find out more.

Terrain
Fire weather potential
Bushfire boundaries
Dynamic fuels
Fireline intensity potential
An aerial view of burnt vegetation and houses from the Tathra bushfire

Bushfire Surveyor System

We are working to understand how and why houses, other infrastructure and the environment become damaged or destroyed in bushfires so that we can help avoid future losses.

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Governance

We have designed governance arrangements explicitly to address the common institutional challenges associated with national data harmonisation efforts.

Use cases showcase the unique value the National Bushfire Intelligence Capability can deliver through specific products and user interactions.

Current use cases

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Use case: Fireline intensity potential layers

We refine and combine terrain or slope, vegetation and weather data layers to predict reasonable worst-case fireline intensity at any given location across Australia.

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Use case: Infrastructure planning and upgrades

Our bushfire hazard mapping products can inform decisions for investment in resilience in the built environment, ranging from residential housing to industry assets. 

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Use case: Networking and capability building

We bring together stakeholders from across Australia to co-design outputs and share data to meet user needs.

An aerial view of burnt vegetation and houses from the Tathra bushfire

Award for national bushfire extents data

The National Bushfire Intelligence Capability (NBIC) congratulates their collaborators, Geoscience Australia and the Emergency Management Spatial Information Network Australia, on taking out the Data Sharing and Partnerships award at the Australian Public Service Data Awards.

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Use case: Department of Health and Aged Care

As the national agency responsible for health and wellbeing, the Department of Health and Aged Care needs accurate and timely data and information to manage responses to bushfires for both short- and long-term planning.