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Fire SimTable
The Fire and Flood Simulation Table, or Fire SimTable, allows users to create and explore simulated disasters such as forest fires, dam releases, extreme precipitation and flooding, and even chemical gas plume events. The simulations can progress in real-time, or users can optimize their experience by speeding things up or slowing them down. For example, if a fire was undetected for six hours in a forested area, with wind moving north at 13MPH, how far does it spread? Assuming a fire breached containment by jumping a road, how long will it take for dozers or human crews to cut a new line to hold it back? The Fire SimTable provides an exciting opportunity to explore both fire behavior and disaster management scenarios of all kinds.
Getting Started
Ensure that you have checked out the proper equipment. The Simulation Table is a system with multiple components, and its controls are kept at the Checkout Desk with the Digital Media Equipment. Inquire at the front desk about checking out the Simulation Table kit. After acquiring your equipment, remove the laser pointer, and turn on the keyboard. Wait for it to power up, then turn on both the projector and the computer. The main power button for the projector can be found on the front, just above the red light. Press it once to turn on the projector. The computer is behind the projector, at the top of the stand holding up the equipment. The power button is located at the top right corner of the computer: press it once to start up the computer.
Once the projector and computer are turned on, the AnyHazard program should already be running. If the projector displays a computer screen, use the trackpad on the keyboard to select the AnyHazard application from the taskbar. If the application does not open automatically, click on the link in Google Chrome.
From here, the application should display either a top-down map or a white rectangle. If the map is displayed, move to the Map Guide section. Follow the directions below if the projector displays a white rectangle.
The white rectangle means the table needs to calibrate. Before proceeding, flatten out the sand on the table; this will ensure a proper setup for the display. Once you have flattened the sand, press the spacebar on the keyboard to initiate setup. After going through a few sequences, the map should be displayed and you can begin using the table. Proceed to the Map Guide section.