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Author(s):
Rudy M. King, R. William Furman
Year Published:

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Topic(s):
Fire Behavior
Simulation Modeling
Fire Danger Rating

NRFSN number: 11969
FRAMES RCS number: 14203
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Conventional statistical techniques are used to answer the question, "What is the necessary station density for a fire danger network?" The Burning Index of the National Fire-Danger Rating System is used as an indicator of fire danger. Results are presented as station spacing in tabular form for each of six regions in the western United States.

Citation

King, Rudy M.; Furman, R. William. 1976. Fire danger rating network density. Res. Pap. RM-RP-177. Fort Collins, CO: USDA Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Forest and Range Experiment Station. 4 p.

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