Author: Arnold I. FinklinPublisher:
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Category : Meteorological instruments
Languages : en
Pages : 252
Book Description
Weather Station Handbook--
Author: Arnold I. FinklinPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Meteorological instruments
Languages : en
Pages : 252
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Fire Management Notes
Author: Earth Resources
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Category : Astronautics in earth sciences
Languages : en
Pages : 824
Book Description
A Review of the Forest Service Remote Automated Weather Station (RAWS) Network
Author: John ZachariassenPublisher:
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Category : Fire weather
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
"The RAWS network and RAWS data-use systems are closely reviewed and summarized in this report. RAWS is an active program created by the many land-management agencies that share a common need for accurate and timely weather data from remote locations for vital operational and program decisions specific to wildland and prescribed fires. A RAWS measures basic observable weather parameters such as temperature, relative humidity, wind speed, wind direction, and precipitation as well as "fuel stick" temperature. Data from almost 1,900 stations deployed across the conterminous United States, Alaska, and Hawaii are now routinely used to calculate and forecast daily fire danger indices, components, and adjective ratings. Fire business applications include the National Fire Danger Rating System (NFDRS), fire behavior, and fire use. Findings point to the fact that although the RAWS program works and provides needed weather data in support of fire operations, there are inefficiencies and significant problem areas that require leadership attention at the National level."
Forest Fire Laboratory at Riverside and Fire Research in California
Author: Carl C. WilsonPublisher:
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Category : Forest fires
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
The need for protection from uncontrolled fire in California was identified by Abbott Kinney, Chairman of the State Board of Forestry, more than 75 years before the construc-tion of the Riverside Forest Fire Laboratory. With the organization of the USDA Forest Service the need for an effective fire protection organization became apparent. In response, a somewhat fragmented research program got under way in the 19 10's. Although the research was successful in reducing fire damage undermost conditions, severe fire years still made it clear that a strong cohesive fire research effort, headquartered at an adequate laboratory was necessary. However, the Fire Laboratory did not "just happen." It was the result of considerable organized public and private support. During the 50 years prior to the dedication of the Laboratory, and the 25 years since, there has been an effort to balance a pragmatic approach toward dealing directly with the fire manager, and also maintaining scientific excellence. There are currently six research projects at the Laboratory with emphases on fire management and the beneficial use of fire, forest recreation, effects of air pollution on forest ecosystem, and watershed management
General Technical Report INT.
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ISBN:
Category : Forests and forestry
Languages : en
Pages : 190
Book Description
Lifeline to the Fireline
Author: Harvesting and Utilization Opportunities for Forest Residues in the Northern Rocky Mountains
Author: Research Note NC.
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Category : Forests and forestry
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
Common Shrubs of Chaparral and Associated Ecosystems of Southern California
Author: C. Eugene ConradPublisher:
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Category : Chaparral ecology
Languages : en
Pages : 868
Book Description