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Ground Pattern Performance of the
Griffith Big Dipper Model 100 Helibucket

Image of a graph showing the speed needed for various coverage levels of water.
Figure 5—Use this graph to estimate the speed needed to
produce the longest line of water at various coverage levels.


Table 3—Foam tests producing the longest line at various coverage levels.

Coverage Level (gal/100 sq. ft) Airspeed (knots) Line Length (feet)
0.5
58
210
1
31
118
2
31
66
3
31
46
4
0
0
6
0
0
8
0
0
10
0
0

Image of a graph showing the speed needed for various coverage levels of foam.
Figure 6—Use this graph to estimate the speed needed to
produce the longest line of foam at various coverage levels.


Table 4—Gum-thickened retardant tests producing the longest line at various coverage levels.

Coverage Level (gal/100 sq. ft) Airspeed (knots) Line Length (feet)
0.5
48
214
1
48
145
2
37
32
3
37
2
4
0
0
6
0
0
8
0
0
10
0
0

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