Aerial Delivery Systems
Support for Fire and Aviation Management
Aerial Delivery Systems (ADS) provides support to the Fire and Aviation Management Program (FAM) regarding the development of Interagency Airtanker Board(IAB) tank requirements and delivery systems testing.
User Information
We prepare and distribute introductory-level information related to major aspects of the aerial delivery systems for wildland fire chemical application.
User Information Sheets
Drop and Static Testing
We evaluate fixed-wing and helicopter delivery systems using drop tests and static testing to ensure conformity with performance criteria and to validate performance models. The Interagency Airtanker Board 2013 Procedures and Criteria outlines current system test requirements.
We produce a series of drop guides to help users determine optimum performance of fixed- and rotor-wing delivery systems in various fire conditions. The links below provide information about drop testing and tank delivery system operation and safety requirements:
