From Diverse Sources to a Unified Framework: Constructing an Operational Ontology for Fire Management

Wildfires pose significant challenges that require interdisciplinary approaches and the integration of innovative technologies for effective mitigation. Designing a comprehensive ontology becomes essential to adequately capture and connect concepts from diverse disciplines involved in addressing this problem. However, the existing state of the art lacks a comprehensive ontology specifically tailored for wildfire management. This article outlines the process and efforts undertaken to develop such an ontology, aiming to fill this gap. The resulting ontology provides a unified representation of knowledge, facilitating information management and supporting effective fire prevention, detection, and environmental restoration efforts.