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HOUR CONTROL [1 record]

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Record 1 1999-09-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Brush, Prairie and Forest Fires
DEF

A time standard applied in fire control planning which specifies the maximum allowable time, generally from start of a fire (known or estimated) to the first attack on it, that should ensure that the acreage burned does not exceed the acceptable maximum for a given unit or forest type.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Incendies de végétation
DEF

Temps maximum autorisé, depuis l'origine d'un incendie jusqu'au commencement de l'attaque, pour garantir que la surface incendiée ne dépasse pas un certain maximum acceptable pour un type de végétation et un secteur donnés.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Incendio de la vegetación
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