Using Lightning Location in the Wildland Fire Assessment System

摘要

Lightning location data are superimposed on lightning ignition potential and onfire danger as experimental phase 1 map products of the Wildland Fire Assessment System. As pilot components of this next generation fire danger/fire behavior system, the maps are designed to help fire manager assess the occurrence of lightning and its potential to result in reportable fires. Possible benefits are savings in time, fire suppression costs, and perhaps even lives.