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Re: Thresholds for test fires?
@DanSelz Leaving a fire to burn is often a complex management decision - typically fires near more urban areas, where resources may be based, would be extinguished immediately due to their proximity … (View Post)2 -
Re: Obstacles to outdoor testing environments with partners?
@pzazzday Pendelton is a good location for scrub/chaparral fuels but you might want to check if they need clearance from CA air quality management for prescribed fires. Otherwise they have a lot of r… (View Post)2 -
Re: Proposed Prize Design Structure
I'll repeat some of what I think I incorrectly placed in the introduction: This is a great topic and ripe for community-driven solutions which can really be accelerated with a contest like this. One … (View Post)4 -
Re: Obstacles to outdoor testing environments with partners?
There are a variety of locations that support prescribed burns, military bases included. Many experiments have been run out of Eglin Air Force Base in Florida. One issue is that running these fires s… (View Post)4 -
Re: Proposed Prize Design Structure
@Terence It depends on the size of the fire. Time is indeed critical. If a fire is still small with relatively smaller flame lengths (<11 ft), it is possible to extinguish by aerial means. Typical… (View Post)3