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Slope Effects

Slope Effects. Example: Fuel Model=#3 (Tall Grasses) Fine Fuel Moisture=3% Mid-flame windspeed =0 mph Rate of Spread/Flame Length 0% Slope = 6 cph /3.8’ 30% Slope = 26 cph /7.3’ 45% Slope = 50 cph /9.9’ 60% Slope = 84 cph /12.6 90% Slope = 182 cph /17.9.

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Slope Effects

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  1. Slope Effects • Example: • Fuel Model=#3 (Tall Grasses) • Fine Fuel Moisture=3% • Mid-flame windspeed=0 mph • Rate of Spread/Flame Length • 0% Slope = 6 cph /3.8’ • 30% Slope = 26 cph /7.3’ • 45% Slope = 50 cph /9.9’ • 60% Slope = 84 cph /12.6 • 90% Slope = 182 cph /17.9 Tables are located in the Fireline Handbook Appendix B 2-18-S290-EP

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