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Smoke management is one of the most important considerations in all fire prescriptions. In many situations it is the first planning step-the rest of the prescription is built around smoke dispersal in a specific direction. National Weather Service forecasts provide a key source of information for determining smoke column rise and transport. However, smoke composition and dispersal will also be influenced by fire size and fuel conditions. A variety of models have been developed for integrating many of these factors into reliable predictions of smoke dispersal and effects. Most states and fire management agencies have specialists trained to use these models, especially the more complex systems. However, some of the less complex models are also available for use across the South, whether you are planning a small burn in fine fuels or a large, mixed-fuel fire.
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- computer programs
- fire management
- GIS
- smoke management
- wildfires
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