| General learning outcome: | GENERAL WEATHER: | Specific learning outcome: | Vertical air flow and the vertical structure of the atmosphere are important for escalated fire. | Topic: | Obtaining and interpreting internet data on vertical air flow. |
Operational Awareness for Advanced Firefighters & Fire Behaviour Analysts
Neither surface weather reports nor Aerological Diagrams directly indicate vertical air flow. However it is imperative that those managing large or very large fires in rugged landscapes have access to the implications of information about vertical air flow. The Situation Unit must interpret this information.
This fire was influenced by a feohn wind. Note the descnding smoke plume.
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