Wildland Fire Danger

Author : B. D. Lawson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 90 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Fire risk assessment
ISBN : MINN:31951P010591464

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Weather Guide for the Canadian Forest Fire Danger Rating System by B. D. Lawson Pdf

This weather guide includes detailed specifications for locating and instrumenting fire weather stations, taking weather observations, and overwintering the Drought Code component of the FWI System. The sensitivity of the FWI System components to weather elements is represented quantitatively. The importance of weather that is not directly observable is discussed in the context of fuel moisture and fire behavior. Current developments in the observation and measurement of fire weather and the forecasting of fire danger are discussed, along with the implications for the reporting of fire weather of increasingly automated fire management information systems.

Author : Emilio Chuvieco
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9812791175

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Wildland Fire Danger Estimation and Mapping by Emilio Chuvieco Pdf

The book presents a wide range of techniques for extracting information from satellite remote sensing images in forest fire danger assessment. It covers the main concepts involved in fire danger rating, and analyses the inputs derived from remotely sensed data for mapping fire danger at both the local and global scale. The questions addressed concern the estimation of fuel moisture content, the description of fuel structural properties, the estimation of meteorological danger indices, the analysis of human factors associated with fire ignition, and the integration of different risk factors in a geographic information system for fire danger management.

Author : Douglas Paton
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2014-10-20
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780124096011

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Wildfire Hazards, Risks, and Disasters by Douglas Paton Pdf

More than 90% of wildfires are caused by human activity, but other causes include lighting, drought, wind and changing weather conditions, underground coal fires, and even volcanic activity. Wildfire Hazards, Risks, and Disasters, one of nine volumes in the Elsevier Hazards and Disasters series, provides a close and detailed examination of wildfires and measures for more thorough and accurate monitoring, prediction, preparedness, and prevention. It takes a geo-scientific and environmental approach to the topic while also discussing the impacts of human-induced causes such as deforestation, debris burning and arson—underscoring the multi-disciplinary nature of the topic. It presents several international case studies that discuss the historical, social, cultural and ecological aspects of wildfire risk management in countries with a long history of dealing with this hazard (e.g., USA, Australia) and in countries (e.g., Taiwan) where wildfire hazards represent a new and growing threat to the social and ecological landscape. Puts the contributions of environmental scientists, social scientists, climatologists, and geoscientists at your fingertips Arms you with the latest research on causality, social and societal impacts, economic impacts, and the multi-dimensional nature of wildfire mitigation, preparedness, and recovery Features a broad range of tables, figures, diagrams, illustrations, and photographs to aid in the retention of key concepts Discusses steps for prevention and mitigation of wildfires, one of the most expensive and complex geo-hazards in the world.

Author : Patricia L. Andrews
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 1982
Category : Forests and forestry
ISBN : UIUC:30112102049704

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Charts for Interpreting Wildland Fire Behavior Characteristics by Patricia L. Andrews Pdf

Author : Partners in Protection (Canada)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Forest fires
ISBN : CORNELL:31924089440790

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FireSmart by Partners in Protection (Canada) Pdf

Contains the manual intended for use with the interactive FireSmart disc (manual also included on interactive disc).

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 638 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 1940
Category : Forest fires
ISBN : UOM:39015069642125

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Fire Management by Anonim Pdf

Author : Emilio Chuvieco
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789812385697

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Wildland Fire Danger by Emilio Chuvieco Pdf

The book presents a wide range of techniques for extracting information from satellite remote sensing images in forest fire danger assessment. It covers the main concepts involved in fire danger rating, and analyses the inputs derived from remotely sensed data for mapping fire danger at both the local and global scale. The questions addressed concern the estimation of fuel moisture content, the description of fuel structural properties, the estimation of meteorological danger indices, the analysis of human factors associated with fire ignition, and the integration of different risk factors in a geographic information system for fire danger management.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Forest fires
ISBN : CUB:U183034849371

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Fire Management Today by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 1942
Category : Forest fires
ISBN : CUB:U183029135513

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Fire Management Notes by Anonim Pdf

Author : Peter L. Fuglem,Kelvin G. Hirsch,Canadian Council of Forest Ministers
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 114 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Fire management
ISBN : UIUC:30112075587946

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Canadian Wildland Fire Strategy by Peter L. Fuglem,Kelvin G. Hirsch,Canadian Council of Forest Ministers Pdf

"In September 2004, the Canadian Council of Forest Ministers established a federal, provincial, and territorial task group of assistant deputy ministers (ADMs) and commissioned the development of the Canadian Wildland Fire Strategy (CWFS). The ADMs created an intergovernmental team of analysts, experienced fire managers, and researchers, known as the CWFS Core Team, to consult with Canadian and international experts, collate information, conduct analyses, and present the findings. This team was directed to assess the current state of wildland fire management in Canada, examine the key influences and trends, and identify possible desired future states and how they could be achieved. This publication comprises a collection of nine reports written by the CWFS Core Team members and their associates. Collectively these papers include syntheses, analyses, and perspective articles that address a variety of the social, economic, and biophysical aspects of wildland fire and its management as well as policy, science, and operational issues in Canada."--Pub. desc.

Author : Tom Wolf
Publisher : UNM Press
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0826320961

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In Fire's Way by Tom Wolf Pdf

A fire fighting tool for homeowners and firefighters alike, this guide discusses both the properties of wildfires and ways to minimize damage. Authored by an environmental journalist with advanced degrees in forestry, it is a must-have book designed to help westerners understand the Wildfire Danger Zone.

Author : Andrzej Bytnerowicz
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 688 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780080556093

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Wildland Fires and Air Pollution by Andrzej Bytnerowicz Pdf

Wildland fires are one of the most devastating and terrifying forces of nature. While their effects are mostly destructive they also help with regeneration of forests and other ecosystems. Low-intensity fires clear accumulating biomass reducing risk of catastrophic crown fires and can be used as an effective management tool. This book presents current understanding of wildland fires and air quality as well as their effects on human health, forests and other ecosystems. in the first section of the book the basics of wildland fires and resulting emissions are presented from the perspective of changing global climate, air quality impairment and effects on environmental and human health and security. in the second section, effects of wildland fires on air quality, visibility and human health in various regions of the Earth are discussed. The third section of the book deals with complex issues of the ecological impacts of fires and air pollution in forests and chaparral in North America. The fourth section discusses various management issues facing land and fire managers which are related to wildfires, use of prescribed fires, and air quality. This section also presents various modeling systems used for describing fire dangers and behavior as well as smoke and air pollution predictions applied in the risk assessment analysis. The book concludes with a series of expert recommendations for wildland fire and atmospheric research.

Author : Baranovskiy, Nikolay Viktorovich
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 297 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2021-05-21
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781799872528

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Forest Fire Danger Prediction Using Deterministic-Probabilistic Approach by Baranovskiy, Nikolay Viktorovich Pdf

Forest fires cause ecological, economic, and social damage to various states of the international community. The causes of forest fires are rather varied, but the main factor is human activity in settlements, industrial facilities, objects of transport infrastructure, and intensively developed territories (in other words, anthropogenic load). In turn, storm activity is also a basic reason for forest fires in remote territories. Therefore, scientists across the world have developed methods, approaches, and systems to predict forest fire danger, including the impact of human and storm activity on forested territories. An important and comprehensive point of research is on the complex deterministic-probabilistic approach, which combines mathematical models of forest fuel ignition by various sources of high temperature and probabilistic criteria of forest fire occurrence. Forest Fire Danger Prediction Using Deterministic-Probabilistic Approach provides a comprehensive approach of forest fire danger prediction using mathematical models of forest fuel with consideration to anthropogenic load, storm activity, and meteorological parameters. Specifically, it uses the deterministic-probabilistic approach to predict forest fire danger and improve forest protection from fires. The chapters will cover various tree types, mathematical models, and solutions for reducing the destructive consequences of forest fires on ecosystems. This book is ideal for professionals and researchers working in the field of forestry, forest fire danger researchers, executives, computer engineers, practitioners, government officials, policymakers, academicians, and students looking for a new system to predict forest fire danger.

Author : Baranovskiy, Nikolay Viktorovich
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 417 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2019-12-27
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781799818694

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Predicting, Monitoring, and Assessing Forest Fire Dangers and Risks by Baranovskiy, Nikolay Viktorovich Pdf

To understand the catastrophic processes of forest fire danger, different deterministic, probabilistic, and empiric models must be used. Simulating various surface and crown forest fires using predictive information technology could lead to the improvement of existing systems and the examination of the ecological and economic effects of forest fires in other countries. Predicting, Monitoring, and Assessing Forest Fire Dangers and Risks provides innovative insights into forestry management and fire statistics. The content within this publication examines climate change, thermal radiation, and remote sensing. It is designed for fire investigators, forestry technicians, emergency managers, fire and rescue specialists, professionals, researchers, meteorologists, computer engineers, academicians, and students invested in topics centered around providing conjugate information on forest fire danger and risk.

Author : Jack D. Cohen
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1985
Category : Fire risk assessment
ISBN : MINN:31951D02977242J

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The National Fire-danger Rating System by Jack D. Cohen Pdf