9781527864023 - Spot Fire Distance Equations for Pocket Calculators (Classic Reprint) di Chase, Carolyn H. (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the complex phenomenon of 'spotting' in wildfires - the initiation of new fires by burning embers lofted into the air and carried downwind. The author analyzes the factors that influence spotting distance, drawing on scientific equations and real-world observations. The text provides a detailed understanding of how trees burn and how their structure affects the behavior of firebrands and the resulting spotting distance. The book's insights into firebrand behavior and spotting dynamics advance our knowledge of wildfire behavior and will aid firefighters in developing more effective suppression strategies. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Condizione: New. KlappentextrnrnExcerpt from Spot Fire Distance Equations for Pocket CalculatorsAdjusted steady flame height (perpendicular measure ment from base of flame to tip of flame) Adjusted steady flame duration Continuous flame height for pile b.