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Type: Report
Author(s): Charles W. George; Gregg M. Johnson
Publication Date: 1990

Describes procedures for applying the measured flow history of water or fire retardant from an airtanker and, with the aid of a model (PATSIM), developing a guide for attaining optimum retardant distribution from a specific airplane and tanking system. Text and drawings are assembled into a sample guide for the Evergreen P2V-5 airplane.

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Citation: George, Charles W.; Johnson, Gregg M. 1990. Developing air tanker performance guidelines. General Technical Report INT-GTR-268. Ogden, UT: USDA Forest Service, Intermountain Research Station. 96 p.

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Alaska    California    Eastern    Great Basin    Hawaii    Northern Rockies    Northwest    Rocky Mountain    Southern    Southwest    National
Keywords:
  • air tanker
  • fire management
  • fire retardant
  • retardant flow rates
  • wildland fire
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FRAMES Record Number: 13981