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RATE-OF-SPREAD METER [1 record]

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Record 1 2002-01-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Brush, Prairie and Forest Fires
  • Pre-Fire Planning
DEF

A device that computes the probable rate of spread of a fire for different combinations of fuel moisture, wind speed, and other selected factors.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Incendies de végétation
  • Prévision des incendies
DEF

Dispositif permettant de supputer la vitesse de propagation probable du feu, pour différentes combinaisons d'humidité du combustible, de vitesse du vent, et d'autres facteurs choisis.

Spanish

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