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Record 1 2005-03-09

English

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

A numerical rating of the expected rate of fire spread [that] combines the effects of wind and the Fine Fuel Moisture Code on rate of spread without the influence of variable quantities of fuel.

French

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

Évaluation numérique du taux prévu de propagation du feu [qui] combine les effets du vent et de l'indice du combustible léger sur le taux de propagation sans l'influence de quantités variables de combustible.

Spanish

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