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BUILDUP INDEX [1 record]

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Record 1 2005-04-13

English

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

A numerical rating of the total amount of fuel available for combustion that combines DMC [Duff Moisture Code] and DC [Drought Code].

OBS

[Buildup index is] referred to as the Adjusted Duff Moisture Code or ADMC between 1969 and 1975.

French

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

Cote numérique de la quantité totale de matière forestière disponible pour la combustion qui combine l'IHHd'humidité de l'humus et l'ISde sécheresse.

Spanish

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