Operational parameters for an S2F airtanker were monitored on a series of wildland fires to verify previous assumptions concerning typical flight envelopes. Results confirmed the validity of the procedure and instrumentation used in obtaining real-time aircraft drop height, speed, drop configuration, release sequence, and other related data. In-flight measurements support general assumptions made during previous studies dealing with delivery systems, retardant properties, and in the development of guidelines derived therefrom.


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    Title :

    Measurements of Airtanker Drop Conditions during Firefighting Operations


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    Publication date :

    1982


    Size :

    14 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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