Measuring fuel moisture content in Alaska: standard methods and procedures.

Rodney A. Norum; Melanie Miller

doi:10.2737/PNW-GTR-171

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Measuring fuel moisture content in Alaska: standard methods and procedures.

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Authors:

Rodney A. Norum, Melanie Miller

Year:

1984

Type:

General Technical Report

Station:

Pacific Northwest Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2737/PNW-GTR-171

Source:

Gen. Tech. Rep. PNW-GTR-171. 1984. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Forest and Range Experiment Station. 34 p

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Abstract

Methods and procedures are given for collecting and processing living and dead plant materials for the purpose of determining their water content. Wild-land fuels in Alaska are emphasized, but the methodology is applicable elsewhere. Guides are given for determining the number of samples needed to attain a chosen precision. Detailed procedures are presented for collecting fuel samples in the field, transporting them safely, and handling them in the laboratory. General guidelines for all live fuels and specific techniques for individual species are given.

Keywords

Fuel moisture content, fuels (forest fire), fire (forest), Alaska

Citation

Norum, Rodney A.; Miller, Melanie. 1984. Measuring fuel moisture content in Alaska: standard methods and procedures. Gen. Tech. Rep. PNW-GTR-171. 1984. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Forest and Range Experiment Station. 34 p