Advanced Wildfire Prediction in Morocco: Developing a Deep Learning Dataset from Multisource Observations

Wildfires pose significant threats to ecosystems, economies, and communities worldwide, necessitating advanced predictive methods for effective mitigation. This study introduces a novel and comprehensive dataset specifically designed for wildfire prediction in Morocco, addressing its unique geographical and climatic challenges. By integrating satellite observations and ground station data, we compile essential environmental indicators such as vegetation health (NDVI), population density, soil moisture levels, and meteorological data aimed at predicting next-day wildfire occurrences with high accuracy. Our methodology incorporates state-of-the-art machine learning and deep learning algorithms, demonstrating superior performance in capturing wildfire dynamics compared to traditional models. Preliminary results show that models using this dataset achieve an accuracy of up to 90%, significantly improving prediction capabilities. The public availability of this dataset fosters scientific collaboration, aiming to refine predictive models and develop innovative wildfire management strategies. Our work not only advances the technical field of dataset creation but also emphasizes the necessity for localized research in underrepresented regions, providing a scalable model for other areas facing similar environmental challenges.

Parallel Multi-path Feed Forward Neural Networks (PMFFNN) for Long Columnar Datasets: A Novel Approach to Complexity Reduction

Traditional Feed-Forward Neural Networks (FFNN) and one-dimensional Convolutional Neural Networks (1D CNN) often encounter difficulties when dealing with long, columnar datasets that contain numerous features. The challenge arises from two primary factors: the large volume of data and the potential absence of meaningful relationships between features. In conventional training, large datasets can overwhelm the model, causing significant portions of the input to remain underutilized. As a result, the model may fail to capture the critical information necessary for effective learning, which leads to diminished performance. To overcome these limitations, we introduce a novel architecture called Parallel Multi-path Feed Forward Neural Networks (PMFFNN). Our approach leverages multiple parallel pathways to process distinct subsets of columns from the input dataset. By doing so, the architecture ensures that each subset of features receives focused attention, which is often neglected in traditional models. This approach maximizes the utilization of feature diversity, ensuring that no critical data sections are overlooked during training. Our architecture offers two key advantages. First, it allows for more effective handling of long, columnar data by distributing the learning task across parallel paths. Second, it reduces the complexity of the model by narrowing the feature scope in each path, which leads to faster training times and improved resource efficiency. The empirical results indicate that PMFFNN outperforms traditional FFNNs and 1D CNNs, providing an optimized solution for managing large-scale data.

Enhancing Wildfire Forecasting Through Multisource Spatio-Temporal Data, Deep Learning, Ensemble Models and Transfer Learning

This paper presents a novel approach in wildfire prediction through the integration of multisource spatiotemporal data, including satellite data, and the application of deep learning techniques. Specifically, we utilize an ensemble model built on transfer learning algorithms to forecast wildfires. The key focus is on understanding the significance of weather sequences, human activities, and specific weather parameters in wildfire prediction. The study encounters challenges in acquiring real-time data for training the network, especially in Moroccan wildlands. The future work intends to develop a global model capable of processing multichannel, multidimensional, and unformatted data sources to enhance our understanding of the future entropy of surface tiles.