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General learning outcome:

SPECIFIC HIGH COUNTRY WEATHER:

Specific learning outcome:

Subsidence inversions and nocturnal low-level jets can invert the diurnal weather cycle.

Topic:

The formation of a low-level jet and its potential impact on surface fire weather.

Expert Awareness for Fire Behaviour Analysts


It is difficult to detect a low-level jet. Available sources of information are limited to AWS data from alpine sites and Aerological Diagrams. Field observations in rugged terrain at night close to a fire are potentially dangerous to do.
Most likely a Sector Leader will report unexpectedly strong winds. This could be viewed as a watchout (Low-level jet) and require follow-up actions for verification and ensuring crew safety.
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This website is dedicated to bringing forward the latest research findings. They are provided to allow firefighters to be made aware of critical safety issues ahead of the material being included in the national training curriculum.
Material prepared by Rick McRae for AFAC Research Dissemination Pilot Study, March 2012.