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Author
Haber, J.
Title
Launch Related Fire Hazard. Final Report. October 1, 1990-September 30, 1991.
Coporate
ACTA Inc., Torrance, CA
Sponsor
Western Space and Missile Center, Vandenberg AFB, CA
Report
WSMC-TR-91-12, September 1991, 56 p.
Distribution
Available from National Technical Information Service
Contract
F04703-88-C-0802
Keywords
wildland fires | fire hazards | methodology | fire research | fire brands | launching sites | launch tests
Identifiers
range safety; rocket launching
Abstract
A methodology was identified for assessing the wildland fire hazard at WSMC. The methodology employs the U. S. Forest Service fire research. An approach is identified for putting in place the tools needed to manage risks from firebrands resulting from failed launch vehicles.