NFIRS 5.0 Element: ‘Aspect’
Définition : Aspect is the general direction that a given slope faces.
Purpose : Aggregate data on the general direction a given slope faces, combined with wind and weather information, may provide information necessary to assess the risks and hazards of wildland fires at different aspects.
Entry : Enter the appropriate code and description of the general direction that a given slope faces.
Element Specification
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Requirement | Optional |
| Expected Length | 1 |
| Element Type | Coded Field – The coded field relating to an entry in the code table. Most coded fields allow for Plus+ One codes. For these fields the expected length of the coded entry is depicted as (National length OR Plus+ One length). Only fields with this notation in the expected length column allow for Plus+ One definitions. If the user has not provided information, an empty field should be transmitted. |
ASPECT CODES
Here are the NFIRS codes for the ‘Aspect’ element
| Aspect | Code |
|---|---|
| Flat/None | 0 |
| Northeast | 1 |
| East | 2 |
| Southeast | 3 |
| South | 4 |
| Southwest | 5 |
| West | 6 |
| Northwest | 7 |
| North | 8 |
Topic: NFIRS