WildEngine

WildEngine is the proprietary fire nowcasting algorithm at the heart of the Wildcaster Ecosystem. It delivers 24-hour wildfire spread predictions in seconds, running entirely on standard tablet hardware.

The Problem It Solves

Traditional fire behaviour modelling requires command centres, specialist analysts, and internet connectivity. The time between a perimeter update and a usable forecast is measured in minutes or hours, too slow for frontline decisions. WildEngine eliminates that gap, running locally on any device, no external infrastructure needed.

The Science

WildEngine combines three internationally peer-reviewed fire behaviour methodologies:

Rothermel Model

Surface fire rate of spread
The foundational fire behaviour model validated globally since 1972. Calculates spread based on fuel, slope, and wind.

Huygens Wavelet

Complex terrain propagation
Models fire front evolution as an expanding wave, handling ridgelines, terrain obstacles, and channelling effects.

Level-Set Method

Fire front mathematics
Tracks the evolving fire perimeter with high spatial precision over complex surfaces.

Fuel Moisture Integration

Live fire danger assessment
Real-time fuel moisture estimates using Fosberg-Rothermel methodology, calibrated for Mediterranean ecosystems.

Technical Performance

  • Speed: 24-hour forecast computed in seconds on tablet hardware
  • Deployment: Runs on Android tablets, browsers, and server infrastructure
  • Processing: Parallel multi-core computation with link-time optimisation
  • Security: Encrypted algorithms with trade secret protection
  • Connectivity: Zero internet dependency, fully self-contained

Available for Integration

WildEngine is available as a licensed component for industrial applications, infrastructure operators, civil protection platforms, and research institutions that need fast, portable wildfire nowcasting embedded in their own systems.