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SERDP/ESTCP 3D Fuels and Vegetation Modeling Tabletop Exchange

  • April 16, 2026 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

  • Hybrid: Tech Grove and Online

    12809 Science Drive
    Orlando, Florida 32826
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Description

Wildfire behavior models rely on accurate representation of surface fuels such as grasses, litter, shrubs, and downed woody material, yet this remains one of the least resolved technical gaps, particularly in non forested ecosystems. Improving how these fuels are measured, classified, and modeled is critical to advancing fire prediction, prescribed burn planning, and operational safety. This exchange brings together federal program managers, operational leaders, fire behavior modelers, and cross sector innovators to refine the scope of an upcoming prize challenge focused on scalable, realistic solutions to this national level problem.

 

This event is ideal for organizations working in AI and machine learning, remote sensing, geospatial analytics, environmental modeling, vegetation science, data fusion, and uncertainty quantification. Attendees will gain direct insight into operational modeling needs, help shape the evaluation criteria for the upcoming prize challenge, and engage with decision makers and potential collaborators. Participants can expect expert briefings, structured discussions, and opportunities to influence the technical direction of future funding efforts. Register today to contribute your expertise and help define the next generation of surface fuels modeling solutions.

Date & Time

Thu, Apr 16, 2026 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Venue Details

Hybrid: Tech Grove and Online

12809 Science Drive
Orlando, Florida 32826 Hybrid: Tech Grove and Online
Central Florida Tech Grove

The Central Florida Tech Grove is a hub for accelerating collaboration and innovation in defense modeling, simulation, training, and human performance.  Tech Grove is located in the Central Florida Research Park in Orlando, Florida which is the epicenter of the nation's largest cluster of government, industry, academic, and industry organizations developing and delivering training and simulation products for our nation's military. Tech Grove was established in 2020 through a Partnership Intermediary Agreement (PIA) between the Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD) and the University of Central Florida Research Foundation.  Ten other Department of Defense entities are Tech Grove members with NAWCTSD: US Army Program Executive Office for Simulation Training and Instrumentation (PEO STRI), US Air Force Agency for Modeling & Simulation (AFAMS), US Marine Corps Program Manager for Training Systems (PM TRASYS), US Army Simulation & Training Technology Center (STTC), US Army Futures Command Synthetic Training Environment Cross-Functional Team (STE CFT), Defense Health Agency (DHA), U.S. Space Force Space Training and Readiness Command (STARCOM), Strategic Environmental Research and Development (SERDP), Army Modeling Simulation Office (AMSO), and the Office of Naval Research through the NavalX Central Florida Tech Bridge.  

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