Determining Airtanker Delivery Performance Using a Simple Slide Chart-Retardant Coverage Computer

摘要

Slide chart computers have been developed to guide application of fire retardant from airtankers. The computers predict delivery performance for tank and gating systems on specific aircraft and recommend coverage levels for various fuel and fire situations. The devices also enable personnel to calculate safe drop heights, length of retardant line, and most effective drop configuration. The computers cover both gumlike and waterlike retardants and are available for many aircraft and tank and gating systems in operation.