University of Montana BOREALIS Research

Reed Hovenkotter

WindNinja Weather Model(RAP)

WindNinja

Remote Automated Weather Station

WindNinja

Deermountain

NAM RAP GFS NDFD

Trees Brush Grass

True False

Weather Models

• RAP: Rapid Refresh• NAM: North American Mesoscale Forecast

System• GFS: Global Forecast System• NDFD: National Digital Forecast Database

Service

Root Mean Squared Error

Errors

Missoula Fire Labs

Acknowledgements• Jen Fowler, University of Montana, Flight Director UM-BOREALIS• Jaylene Naylor, University of Montana, IT/Lab Instructor• Jason Forthofer, Mechanical Engineer, Fire Science Laboratory, RMRS• Kyle Shannon, Physical Science Technician, Fire Science Labratory• Jack Ferral, Montana State University, Student• Dylan Sagmiller, Montana State University, Student• Eric Wissenbach, University of Montana, Student, Co-Worker