Dynamic interaction with wildfire Discrete EVent Simulation and the concepts of Chronos, Kairos and Aiôn

This study explores the integration of the Discrete Event System Specification (DEVS) framework with advanced scripting capabilities to enhance wildfire simulations. DEVS rigorously models discrete event interactions, essential for the nuanced understanding and management of complex systems. The explicit implementation of ancient temporal concepts—Chronos, Kairos, and Aion—further defines simulation interaction. Chronos is understood as the continuous flow of time within the simulation, while Kairos focuses on critical decision-making moments. Aion defines the overall duration of the simulation as well as its cycles, establishing a contextual length for each scenario. The paper also considers how these enhancements might integrate with augmented reality (AR) technologies to enrich simulation interfaces with clearer concepts of interaction with flowing time. Such integration is intended to harness AR’s capabilities to overlay intuitive and immersive visualizations on the simulation data, potentially simplifying the complexity inherent in these dynamic systems.