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AVIATION AND WILDFIRE CHEMICALS

Ground-based water-enhancer applocation

Ground-based water-enhancer application for debris-pile burning – A case study in the Calgary Forest Area

January 20, 2021

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Field evaluation of water-enhancers by using prescribed burns

December 2, 2020

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Wildfire suppressant rheology – Impact of water quality on water-enhancer viscosity

October 1, 2020

Validating the GS-61 on-board

Validating the GS-61 on-board mixing system for water-enhancer use with heavy helicopters

August 4, 2020

Open-field drop footprint mapping

Compare drop recovery rates of different suppressants for the Sikorsky S-61N

January 11, 2020

In-stand drop footprint mapping

Mapping drop footprints for the Sikorsky S-61N – in-stand

January 7, 2020

Open-field drop footprint mapping

Mapping drop footprints for the Sikorsky S-61N – open field

January 6, 2020

Wildfire suppressant rheology - Mapping viscosity as a function of product mix ratios

Wildfire suppressant rheology – Mapping viscosity as a function of product mix ratios

January 1, 2020

operational considerations with water enhancing products

Operational considerations with water enhancing products: observation from drop testing experiments in Ontario

December 2, 2019

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Develop a wildfire chemical performance test method by using burning wood crib

July 5, 2017

Helicopter On-boards system for mixing water-enhancing gel

Helicopter on-board system for mixing water-enhancing gel: field assessment

July 5, 2017

Quantification of the performance of wildland fire chemicals

Quantification of the performance evaluation of wildland fire chemicals using a custom-built thermal canister

November 5, 2016

Phos-Chek Foam Stick formulation and applicator field evaluation

December 6, 2015

Canopy penetration of airtanker drops in forest fuel treatments and untreated stands

Canopy penetration of airtanker drops in forest fuel treatments and untreated stands

December 5, 2014

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Review of the wildfire chemical qualification process

December 5, 2014

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Developing an evaluation procedure for short-range fire detection systems

June 5, 2014

matching helicopter drop volumes

Matching helicopter drop volumes to wildfire intensity

December 6, 2013

fire behaviour and initial-attack crew capabilities in burninh hervest debris

Effectiveness of a low mix-ratio gel on wildfire

December 6, 2013

an improved foam delivery system

An improved foam delivery system for wildland firefighting

December 6, 2013

Using a radiant panel to compare wildfire chemicals

Using a radiant panel to compare wildfire chemicals

December 6, 2012

determining the effectiveness of water-enhancing gel as a fire-control agent

Determining the effectiveness of water-enhancing gel as a fire-control agent

October 6, 2012

Visual assessment method of measuring cup amounts in airtanker drops

Visual assessment method of measuring cup amounts in airtanker drops

September 6, 2012

Drop patterns for the Bambi-Max bucket and the Bell 212 helitanker

Drop patterns for the Bambi-Max bucket and the Bell 212 helitanker

August 6, 2012

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Exploring the capabilities of helicopter bucket and helitank tracking systems

August 6, 2012

Use of precision GPS for airtanker drop testing

Use of precision GPS for airtanker drop testing

January 6, 2012

matching helicopter drop volumes

Night operations for wildfire water delivery using Coulson’s Firewatch airborne command and control system

December 7, 2011

designing a second portable smoke detection tower

Evaluation of Coulson’s Martin Mars and FireWatch S76 at the 2011 wildfires in Mexico

December 6, 2011

matching helicopter drop volumes

Drop tests with the amphibious AT-802F and the CL-215 in standing timber

December 6, 2011

Testing a method to evaluate the effectiveness of ater-enhancing gel on vertical surface

Testing a method to evaluate the effectiveness of water-enhancing gel on vertical surfaces

September 6, 2010

Exploring a method to evaluate the longevity of fire-control agents

Exploring a method to evaluate the longevity of fire-control agents (gel, Class A foam, water) under field conditions

August 6, 2010

matching helicopter drop volumes

Drop pattern and ground coverage analysis for the Conair hi-flow tank gating system on the AT-802F

December 9, 2009

matching helicopter drop volumes

Drop pattern and coverage level comparison between the amphibious AT-802F and the CL-215

December 9, 2009

matching helicopter drop volumes

A summary of the Canadian testing and approval processes for fire chemicals and aerial delivery systems

December 8, 2009

Martin Mars aerial delivery trial

Martin Mars aerial delivery trials

September 8, 2008

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Exploring methods to evaluate the ability of water-enhancing gel to stop wildfire spread

June 9, 2007

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Exploratory research into the development of a three-dimensional grid for the evaluation of long-term retardant drops

December 9, 2006

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Can fire suppressant gels protect log decks?

November 9, 2006

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Observations on the use of gels for fire control in California

March 9, 2006

Evaluation of long-term retardant drop patterns from the amphibious and wheeled Air Tractor 802

February 9, 2006