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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.

General Awareness for All Fireground Personnel


Low-level jets are a process that can produce higher than expected wind speed over high ground, especially at night.
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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.