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This document describes the data files that are obtained from the Gridded_Weather and Data directories. 

The Gridded Weather directory is expected to contain NetCDF files, that are normally obtained from the BOM.The , whilst the Data directory normally contains a variety of possible input layers that must be have been created by hand.

The actual location of these directories is specified in the project file, and usually defaults to subdirectories of C:\Phoenix

Gridded Weather

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

The Data

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Directory

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 "of the Data" directory directory.
   The format of the projection file conforms to the requirements of ESRI ArcGIS 9.
   
   
4. Layers can be provided as zip files, to decrease the size of data that has to be copied around.

Possible input layers

The actual layers that Phoenix will detect, and use, the following input layers if they are found in the Data directoryuse in a simulation are configured in the Project window, on the Data tab. 

The list below is the complete set of possible layers:

1. Fuel Layer
2. Digital Elevation Model
3. Fire History Layer, with an optional Supplementary Fire History Layer
4. Road Proximity Layer
5. Disruption Layer
6. Fire History Assets Layer
7. Wind Modifiers Layer
8. Assets LayerCuring Layer
9. Drought Factor Layer

Other files in the Data directory

In addition to the 

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