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Airtankers and wildfire management in the US Forest Service: examining data availability and exploring usage and cost trends

Evaluating the effectiveness and efficiency of fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft is a crucial component of strategic wildfire management and planning. In this manuscript, we focus on the economics of fire and aviation management within the US Forest Service. Substantial uncertainties challenge comprehensive analysis of airtanker use, prompting calls from federal...

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Matthew P. Thompson; David E. Calkin; Jason Herynk; Charles W. McHugh; Karen C. Short

Year:

2012

Keywords:

aviation, cost-benefit analysis, suppression

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International Journal of Wildland Fire. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/WF11041.

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Airtankers and wildfire management in the US Forest Service: examining data availability and exploring usage and cost trends

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