OPTIMAL STRATEGIES OF FIRE FIGHTING BY FIREBREAKS

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Abstract:

Aside from the greater importance of constructing firebreaks since they apply to larger fires, the model of this method of fire fighting lends itself more easily to an evaluation and interpretation of the parameters involved, particularly when some of them are random variables, as compared with a model for direct suppression. Further, it is easier to describe free burning fire spread models for the study of optimal firebreaks.

Author(s):
Chandrasekaran, R. ; Shephard, R. W.
Author Organization(s):
CALIFORNIA UNIV BERKELEY OPERATIONS RESEARCH CENTER
Supplementary Note:
Supported by the U. S. Forestry Service. DOI: 10.21236/AD0645711
Pagination:
0034

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
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Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
ORC-66-30
Monitor Series:
ONR
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_5.3.1_Analyze Problem; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*FIRES, COSTS, FIRE SAFETY, FUELS, INHIBITION, MATHEMATICAL MODELS, OPTIMIZATION, REMOVAL
Field(s)/Group(s):
Safety Engineering
Report Date:
1966 Oct 01