A METHOD OF COMPUTING FINE FUEL MOISTURE CONTENT THROUGHOUT THE DIURNAL CYCLE

A method is presented for computing fine fuel moisture content at hourly intervals around the clock. It is derived from the standard daily Fine Fuel Moisture Code used in the Canadian system of forest fire danger rating. It produces diurnal cycles of fuel moisture content that match the behaviour of real pine litter fairly well. It also progresses from day to day at rates similar to the standard Fine Fuel Moisture Code. Equations are included, and possible applications discussed.