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Precision Strike Retardant Application Technology with Improved GCAS CapabilitiesThroughout the Western United States, mega-wildfires are becoming the norm. The current approach to mitigation is not adequately addressing this national challenge. Retardant tankers are based on old technology and techniques making retardant delivery less efficient. Low-altitude detection and mitigation flights over wildfires presents significant safety challenges
Document ID
20210014958
Acquisition Source
Armstrong Flight Research Center
Document Type
Presentation
Authors
Mark A Skoog
(Armstrong Flight Research Center Rosamond, California, United States)
Date Acquired
April 30, 2021
Subject Category
Aircraft Design, Testing And Performance
Earth Resources And Remote Sensing
Meeting Information
Meeting: TFRSAC Biannual Meting & ARMD Wildfire Management
Location: Virtual
Country: US
Start Date: May 11, 2021
End Date: May 13, 2021
Sponsors: Ames Research Center
Funding Number(s)
WBS: 981698
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
Technical Review
NASA Technical Management
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