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Evaluating three different FWI – at the end of the heatwave

In preparation of the blog about the Canadian FWI, it seems a good idea to publish the results of the actual values of three of the indices I intend to discuss. Especially interesting after the recent heatwave with record temperature values (see the blogs on those memorable days).

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The Chandler Burning Index

Introduction

One of the practical applications of meteorology is the objectivation of nature fire risks on the basis of different meteorological parameters (actual or from the past). Rainfall, humidity, temperature and windspeed are typically parameters to calculate a number indicating the risk on nature fire.

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