Design
In this program area, we evaluate new equipment used in wildland fire management and
work with member organizations in the design of improved products that result in safer
and/or more effective wildland fire suppression.
Documents:
Use of Data Logger Devices in the Collection of Site Specific Weather Information 7/2/2010
(Project: Research Equipment)
3rd International Wildland Fire Detection Workshop Exhibitor Registration Form 6/17/2010
(Project: Wildland Fire Detection Workshop 2010)
3rd International Wildland Fire Detection Workshop Call for Presentations Form 6/17/2010
(Project: Wildland Fire Detection Workshop 2010)
3rd International Wildland Fire Detection Workshop 2010 Delegate Registration Form 6/17/2010
(Project: Wildland Fire Detection Workshop 2010)
3rd International Wildland Fire Detection Workshop 2010 6/17/2010
(Project: Wildland Fire Detection Workshop 2010)
Martin Mars Aerial Delivery Trials 5/13/2010
(Project: Martin Mars Aerial Delivery Trials)
Evaluation of rotary-wing thermal infrared service delivery using simulated wildfire hotspots 5/5/2010
(Project: Simulated wildfire thermal infrared service evaluation for helicopters)
Simulated wildfire thermal infrared service evaluation for high altitude 2/10/2010
(Project: Simulated wildfire thermal infrared service evaluation for high altitude)
Simulated wildfire thermal infrared service evaluation - Rotary Wing - April 25 to May 1, 2010 2/9/2010
(Project: Simulated wildfire thermal infrared service evaluation for helicopters)
Advantage Report - Use of sprinklers and aqueous gel for structure protection from wildfire - case study 2 5/28/2009
(Project: Sprinkler System)
Evaluating the fire ignition potential of an Exhaust Insulator designed for all terrain vehicles 12/3/2008
(Project: ATVs Caused Fires)
Hydration Options for forest-fire-fighting personel 10/2/2008
(Project: Hydration Options for forest-fire-fighting personnel)
Concept Testing of the University of Alberta’s Rate-of-Spread Datalogger 7/10/2008
(Project: Research Equipment)
Advantage Report (with video clips) - Use of sprinklers and aqueous gel for structure protection from wildfire 5/15/2008
(Project: Sprinkler System)
Solar radiation driven differences in fine fuel moisture content on north and south slopes project page 5/12/2008
(Project: Removal of Tree Crowns Under Winter Conditions: Case Study Using a Terra Torch)
Removal of Tree Crowns Under Winter Conditions: Case Study Using a Terra Torch – Fort Providence, NWT 4/11/2008
(Project: Removal of Tree Crowns Under Winter Conditions: Case Study Using a Terra Torch)
Evaluation of Performance of Helitorch Fuel During Cold Weather Video Clips 3/28/2008
(Project: Evaluation of Performance of Helitorch Fuel During Cold Weather Operation)
Use of sprinklers and aqueous gel for structure protection from wildfire 3/18/2008
(Project: Sprinkler System)
Evaluation of Performance of Helitorch Fuel During Cold Weather Operation 3/5/2008
(Project: Evaluation of Performance of Helitorch Fuel During Cold Weather Operation)
Using the Hobo U12 J,K,S,T Thermocouple Data Logger for wildland fire research: an example of its application 9/26/2007
(Project: Research Equipment)
A Recommended Standard for Off-highway,Ground-based Water Delivery Systems for Alberta 2/28/2007
(Project: Tank Design)
Wildland Fire Detection Technology Evaluation Update 2006 Presentation 1/22/2007
(Project: Wildfire Detection)
Development of a recommended standard for off-highway, ground-based water delivery systems for Alberta 8/21/2006
(Project: Tank Design)
Wildland Fire Detection Workshop – Discussion Notes 8/14/2006
(Project: Wildland Fire Detection Workshop 2006)
Observations at the Marana Grid and Drop Evaluations 3/20/2006
(Project: Air Tractor AT 802 retardant drop patterns)
Fuels that Mix with Petrol Jel™ for Use with Aerial Ignition Devices 3/20/2006
(Project: Fuels that Mix with Petrol Jel for Use with Aerial Ignition Devices)
Observations on the Use of Gels for Fire Control in California 3/17/2006
(Project: Air Tractor AT 802 retardant drop patterns)
Evaluation of Long Term Retardant Drop Patterns from Air Tractor 802 Amphibious Float and Wheel Equipped Aircraft 3/9/2006
(Project: Air Tractor AT 802 retardant drop patterns)
Wildland Fire Detection Workshop 2006 3/6/2006
(Project: Wildland Fire Detection Workshop 2006)
Advantage Report - Operational trial of the ForestWatch wildfire smoke detection system 7/20/2005
(Project: Wildfire Detection)
Infrared Scanning - Collection of Hot Spots 7/7/2005
(Project: Simulated wildfire thermal infrared service evaluation for helicopters)
Curtis Dyna-Fog 1200 Eases Frustrations of Smoke Generation 6/10/2005
(Project: Wildfire Detection)
Advantage Report - Use of a smoke generator and smoke plots to aid fire lookout personnel (PDF) 4/13/2005
(Project: Wildfire Detection)
Agenda, Speaker and Powerpoint presentations for download 3/18/2005
(Project: Heavy Equipment and Fire Line Construction Workshop)
Fire Behaviour Considerations...for Safe and Productive Fire Suppression 3/15/2005
(Project: Heavy Equipment and Fire Line Construction Workshop)
Advantage Report - Evaluation of Three Wildfire Smoke Detection System 7/21/2004
(Project: Wildfire Detection)
Advantage Report - Capabilities of airborne infrared remote sensing systems to detect hotspots 4/26/2004
(Project: Fixed Wing Airborne Infrared Scanning)
Evaluating the fire ignition potential of all terrain vehicles in Alberta forests 3/2/2004
(Project: ATVs Caused Fires)
Sprinkler system trial in the NWT 8/8/2003
(Project: Sprinkler System)
Results from NWT 7/25/2003
(Project: ATVs Caused Fires)
ATV Exhaust System Surface Temperatures 7/18/2003
(Project: ATVs Caused Fires)
In Fire Camera specification 5/16/2003
(Project: Research Equipment)
Detection Workshop Program and Speaker Introductions 4/11/2003
(Project: Wildfire Detection)
Detection workshop 2003 speaker information and presentations 4/4/2003
(Project: Wildfire Detection)
Advantage Report - Thermal responses to exercise while wearing industrial protective headwear 1/8/2003
(Project: Protective Headwear Designs)
ATV's Caused Fires Project Main Page 11/26/2002
(Project: ATVs Caused Fires)
All terrian vehicles (ATV) as a cause of fire ignition in Alberta forests 10/28/2002
(Project: ATVs Caused Fires)
Advantage Report -- Assessing the need for footwear with protective toecaps for wildland fire operations in Alberta 10/4/2002
(Project: Wildland Fire Fighter Footwear)
Sprinkler Research Preliminary 9/17/2002
(Project: Sprinkler System)
Use of a video camera surveillance system for fire detection 9/6/2002
(Project: Wildfire Detection)
Protective Headwear Design Project Page 9/5/2002
(Project: Protective Headwear Designs)
How to Fit Boots 9/4/2002
(Project: Wildland Fire Fighter Footwear)
Examples of Recommended Footwear for Wildland Fire Fighters in Alberta 9/4/2002
(Project: Wildland Fire Fighter Footwear)
Sprinkler Methodology 8/15/2002
(Project: Sprinkler System)
Identifying opportunities to improve the effectiveness of wildfire detection in Alberta 6/27/2002
(Project: Wildfire Detection)
Sprinkler System Project Main Page 6/26/2002
(Project: Sprinkler System)
Flash fire testing of workwear for firefighters in U of A 2002 4/16/2002
(Project: Research Equipment)
Airborne Infrared (IR) Remote Sensing System Trial Photo Gallery
1/12/2002
(Project: Fixed Wing Airborne Infrared Scanning)
36092001 Personal Pretective Equipment Project 7/10/2001
(Project: Wildland Fire Fighter Footwear)
Tank Design project main page 7/10/2001
(Project: Tank Design)
36052001 Airborne Infrared Scanning 7/10/2001
(Project: Fixed Wing Airborne Infrared Scanning)
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