Testing the WCM Surface Wind Prediction Model at High Latitudes
Regions: Sahtu Settlement Area
Tags: physical sciences, meteorology, forest fire management, wind monitoring
| Principal Investigator: | Pickford, Stewart G. (1) |
| Licence Number: | 8103 |
| Organization: | Canadian Forestry Service; Department of Renewable Resources (GNWT) |
| Licensed Year(s): |
1988
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| Issued: | Jan 01, 1988 |
| Project Team: | Rick Lanoville |
Objective(s): to compare predictions of surface winds against observed winds at a latitude greater than 67 degrees; to install and later remove two meteorologic towers and associated telemetry equipment to conduct the study
Project Description: Dr. Pickford has developed a computer model that predicts how forest fires will spread in relation to the weather conditions. However, this model was developed for use in southern Canada where wind conditions are different. He wants to collect weather information from the central Mackenzie Valley area so that he can evaluate whether his model is useful in the north.
