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The Data directory contains a variety of possible input layers that must be created by hand.

Gridded Weather

Data layers

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TBD - populate this section with a description of how to use the weather downloader

Refer to the manual for how to use weather entered directly into the UI/project file

Data layers

General Requirements

1. All data layers must be in the same coordinate system, and this must be a map grid projection (grid reference in metres) not a geographic one (latitude and longitude in degrees).
   In Victoria, we suggest using "VicGrid 94" which is a Lambert Conformal Conic Projection with a GDA 94 reference Datum.
   Across Australia, we suggest "Geoscience Australia Lambert 94" projection which is a Lambert Conformal Conic Projection with a GDA 94 reference Datum.
   
   
2. The only data layer that MUST be provided is the Fuel Layer.
   However, other layers make the simulation much more realistic.
   
   
3. As all data layers must be in the same coordinate system only one projection file is required.  
   The default name of this file is: "Data.prj" and is best located in the root "Data" directory.
   The format of the projection file conforms to the requirements of ESRI ArcGIS 9.

Possible input layers

Phoenix will detect, and use, the following input layers if they are found in the Data directory:

1. Fuel Layer
2. Digital Elevation Model
3. Disruption Layer
4. Fire History Layer
5. Wind Modifiers Layer
6. Assets Layer

TBD - pull more out of both PHOENIX_data_preparation_20080413.pdf and Phoenix User Manual