Author: John Robert WarrenPublisher:
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Category : Meteorological satellites
Languages : en
Pages : 16
Book Description
Remote Automatic Weather Station for Resource and Fire Management Agencies
Author: John Robert WarrenPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Meteorological satellites
Languages : en
Pages : 16
Book Description
A Review of the Forest Service Remote Automated Weather Station (RAWS) Network
Author: John ZachariassenPublisher:
ISBN:
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."
Weather Station Handbook--
Author: Arnold I. FinklinPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Meteorological instruments
Languages : en
Pages : 252
Book Description
Earth Resources
Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Astronautics in earth sciences
Languages : en
Pages : 824
Book Description
Fire Management Notes
Author: Forest Fire Laboratory at Riverside and Fire Research in California
Author: Carl C. WilsonPublisher:
ISBN:
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
Lifeline to the Fireline
Author: General Technical Report INT
Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Forests and forestry
Languages : en
Pages : 908
Book Description
Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations for 1987
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Appropriations. Subcommittee on Department of the Interior and Related AgenciesPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 1526
Book Description
Department of the Interior and related agencies appropriations for fiscal year 1986
Author: United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Appropriations. Subcommittee on the Department of the Interior and Related AgenciesPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 936
Book Description