Desert Research Institute
Desert Research Institute
Research Themes Climatological, Meteorological and Smoke Decision Support Information for Prescribed Burning Operations and Wildland Fire Management in California and Nevada
| Climatological, Meteorological and Smoke Decision Support Information for Prescribed Burning Operations and Wildland Fire Management in California and Nevada |
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Project DescriptionDevelope a conceptual framework model of the high-spatial resolution fire weather and smoke forecasts; Research the data output from forecasts of smoke dispersion and transport, fire danger and fire behavior; Develope a preliminary model of web-based forecast verification information; Evaluate data for implementing new web-based products as required by the federal agencies |
Research and Education at 10,500 Feet
DRI's Storm Peak Lab is one of only a few mountaintop atmospheric research facilities in the world.
Climate Data for the Western U.S.
The Western Regional Climate Center is one of six regional climate centers in the United States.
Understanding Fire in the Natural World
Since 1998, DRI's CEFA Program has supported fire management for the nation.