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A mathematical model for predicting fire spread in wildland fuels

Richard C. Rothermel

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Describes the model and laboratory experiments with three sizes of fuel (wood wool, and 1/4 and 1/2-in sticks) to evaluate empirical parameters for various fuel characteristics; effects of wind velocity and slope are also incorporated. Hypothetical models for use in the National Fire-Danger Rating System [see FA 34, 1705] were developed from the original model (intended for dead fuels) to represent 11 fuel types in temperate regions of the USA.

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Describes the model and laboratory experiments with three sizes of fuel (wood wool, and 1/4 and 1/2-in sticks) to evaluate empirical parameters for various fuel characteristics; effects of wind velocity and slope are also incorporated. Hypothetical models for use in the National Fire-Danger Rating System [see FA 34, 1705] were developed from the original model (intended for dead fuels) to represent 11 fuel types in temperate regions of the USA.

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Describes the model and laboratory experiments with three sizes of fuel (wood wool, and 1/4 and 1/2-in sticks) to evaluate empirical parameters for various fuel characteristics; effects of wind velocity and slope are also incorporated. Hypothetical models for use in the National Fire-Danger Rating System [see FA 34, 1705] were developed from the original model (intended for dead fuels) to represent 11 fuel types in temperate regions of the USA.

Key concepts: Environmental science, Wildfire suppression, Meteorology, Geography, Engineering, Fire protection, Civil engineering

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