A firefighting tactical approach to aerial firefighting effectiveness
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.23713/HT.58.2.11Keywords:
aerial firefighting, fire intensity, spray pattern, effectiveness, I4F technologyAbstract
We regularly use aircrafts to fight large-scale and intense fires, which, although often useful, are unfortunately also very expensive. In order to increase efficiency, in addition to knowing the capabilities of the aircraft, it may also be worthwhile to learn about the tactical characteristics of firefighting. The author provides an overview of the factors affecting effectiveness and presents a Hungarian development that can significantly increase the efficiency of the use of aircraft.
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