WFDSS STFB - Why use it - (potential uses)

The automated version of WFDSS Short-Term Fire Behavior (STFB) is a quick way to get an idea of potential fire spread from an ignition point using one set of wind and fuel moisture conditions for the user-defined burn period(s). Some potential uses of Automated STFB (given its many limitations) include the following:

• Obtain insight into potential short-term fire spread times and locations using forecasted weather.
• Get a rough idea of short-term fire spread during a forecasted wind event.
• Run "what-if" scenarios for spot fires.
• Run several days of fire spread to help determine the size and extent needed for the Planning Area for the WFDSS Decision Process.
• Evaluate landscape and weather data using historic weather and fire perimeters.

In This Section WFDSS Short-Term Fire Behavior (STFB)

See Also WFDSS STFB - What it is WFDSS Automated STFB - What it needs (inputs) WFDSS STFB - What it does (outputs) WFDSS STFB - What it means (interpretation) WFDSS STFB - Assumptions and Limitations Automated STFB Values Inventory Information

Reference Field Descriptions Glossary Resources Spatial Data Reference Landscape Data Source Reference Relative Risk Reference Organization Assessment Reference Fire Behavior Reference About the WFDSS Decision Editors