BEHAVE, a fire behavior prediction system, can be a useful tool for managing areas with prescribed fire. However, the proper choice of fuel models can be critical in developing management scenarios. BEHAVE predictions were evaluated using four standardized fuel models that partially described oak savanna fuel conditions: Fuel Model 1 (Short Grass), 2 (Timber and Grass), 3 (Tall Grass), and 9 (Hardwood Litter). Although all four models yielded regressions with R2 in excess of 0.8, Fuel Model 2 produced the most reliable fire behavior predictions.
Citation Information
Publication Year | 2001 |
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Title | Fuel model selection for BEHAVE in midwestern oak savannas |
DOI | 10.1093/njaf/18.3.74 |
Authors | K.W. Grabner, J.P. Dwyer, B.E. Cutter |
Publication Type | Article |
Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
Series Title | Northern Journal of Applied Forestry |
Index ID | 1001770 |
Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
USGS Organization | Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center |