Examining the Effectiveness of Aerial Firefighting with the Components of Firebreak Requirements and Footprint Geometry—Critics of the Present Practice

The negative impact of climate change is increasingly evident in the severity of forest fires. Fires are becoming more intense and can often only be controlled by aerial means. Aerial firefighting is known as a very effective method—in some cases, it is the only option—of suppressing fire, but it is...

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Main Author: Agoston Restas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-09-01
Series:Fire
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2571-6255/6/9/351