Basic Assumption
NFDRS characterizes expected burning conditions for areas of 10,000 to 100,000 acres (40 to 400 km²). The system is low on the scale of resolution.
- Considers initiating fires only.
- Considers containment as opposed to extinguishment.
- Relates contaiment job to flame length.
- The ratings are to be interpretable and meaningful
- Ratings are to be used in combination.
- Ratings are to be linear and relative.
- Ratings between fuel models are comparable.
- Ratings are for the worst case in the Fire Danger Rating Area.
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