Estimating Wildfire Behavior and Effects
Title | Estimating Wildfire Behavior and Effects PDF eBook |
Author | Frank A. Albini |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 102 |
Release | 1976 |
Genre | Forest fires |
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This paper presents a brief survey of the research literature on wildfire behavior and effects and assembles formulae and graphical computation aids based on selected theoretical and empirical models. The uses of mathematical fire behavior models are discussed, and the general capabilities and limitations of currently available models are outlined.
Estimating Wildfire Behavior and Effects
Title | Estimating Wildfire Behavior and Effects PDF eBook |
Author | Frank A. Albini |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 92 |
Release | 1976 |
Genre | Wildfires |
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Uses of fire behavior models. Capabilities and limitations of some available models. Some fire behavior computation aids.
Standard Fire Behavior Fuel Models
Title | Standard Fire Behavior Fuel Models PDF eBook |
Author | Joe H. Scott |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 84 |
Release | 2005 |
Genre | Fire management |
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This report describes a new set of standard fire behavior fuel models for use with Rothermels surface fire spread model and the relationship of the new set to the original set of 13 fire behavior fuel models. To assist with transition to using the new fuel models, a fuel model selection guide, fuel model crosswalk, and set of fuel model photos are provided.
Estimating Wildfire Behavior and Effects
Title | Estimating Wildfire Behavior and Effects PDF eBook |
Author | Frank A. Albini |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 100 |
Release | 1976 |
Genre | Forest fires |
ISBN |
This paper presents a brief survey of the research literature on wildfire behavior and effects and assembles formulae and graphical computation aids based on selected theoretical and empirical models. The uses of mathematical fire behavior models are discussed, and the general capabilities and limitations of currently available models are outlined.
Estimating Windspeeds for Predicting Wildland Fire Behavior
Title | Estimating Windspeeds for Predicting Wildland Fire Behavior PDF eBook |
Author | Frank A. Albini |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 20 |
Release | 1979 |
Genre | Forest fires |
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Estimating Upslope Convective Windspeeds for Predicting Wildland Fire Behavior
Title | Estimating Upslope Convective Windspeeds for Predicting Wildland Fire Behavior PDF eBook |
Author | Frank A. Albini |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 24 |
Release | 1982 |
Genre | Forest fire forecasting |
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How to Predict the Spread and Intensity of Forest and Range Fires
Title | How to Predict the Spread and Intensity of Forest and Range Fires PDF eBook |
Author | Richard C. Rothermel |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 168 |
Release | 1983 |
Genre | Flame spread |
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This manual documents procedures for estimating the rate of forward spread, intensity, flame length, and size of fires burning in forests and rangelands. Contains instructions for obtaining fuel and weather data, calculating fire behavior, and interpreting the results for application to actual fire problems.