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Project
- Jeanne L. Hoadley
- Sue A. FergusonUS Forest Service, Pacific Wildland Fire Sciences Laboratory
- Robert WilsonEnvironmental Protection Agency
We propose to develop training resources to facilitate application of the BlueSky modeling framework and its Rapid Access Information System (RAINS) to Smoke and Fire Management and Operations. BlueSkyRAINS, developed under the National Fire Plan in cooperation with the Environmental Protection Agency, provides real-time predictions of surface smoke concentrations from prescribed fire and wildfire activities. Incident command teams, burn bosses, and air regulators already have begun to use the system to help plan fire operations, assess potential impacts, and negotiate for greater burning opportunities. Unfortunately, the variety of products and impressive capabilities of BlueSkyRAINS remain underutilized. We propose to develop tools that will walk users through on-line tutorials and real-life examples. In addition, we will build on-line help pages to explain specific features of BlueSky, RAINS, and the associated weather products. Finally, we will develop a 2 hour lesson plan to be included in smoke management training.
Cataloging Information
- BlueSkyRAINS
- fire management
- RAINS - Rapid Access Information System
- 04-4-1-04