Data catalog and scanned images for Anderson and Rothermel early fire behavior experiments

This data publication contains scanned photos from pivotal experiments conducted by Richard Rothermel and Hal Anderson at the Missoula Fire Sciences Laboratory from the early 1960s through the mid-1980s. The scans document early research that forms the foundation of fire spread and fire danger models used in the field to this day. It also contains a data catalog and finding aid for the hard copy data and files available for these experiments. The current generation of web-based fire decision support systems is based on this early Rothermel and Anderson research.The intent of this data publication is to preserve the photo documentation from these early fire behavior experiments and provide a catalog of the hard copy data so that current and future wildland fire researchers can gain access to this important research in the future.To access the hard copy records contact Diane Smith (see the Point of Contact section). Original metadata date was 09/05/2013. Minor metadata updates on 11/18/2013. Minor metadata updates on 12/14/2016.