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Modeling potential structure ignitions from flame radiation exposure with implications for wildland/urban interface fire management
| Author: |
Cohen, J.D.; Butler, B.W. |
| Date: |
1998 |
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In: Proceedings, 13th fire and forest meteorology conference. [Place of publication unknown]: IAWF |
| Link: |
http://www.firelab.org/fbp/fbppubs/fbppdf/cohen/modelingpotential.pdf
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| Abstract: |
Residential losses associated with wildland fires have become a serious international fire protection problem. The radiant heat flux from burning vegetation adjacent to a structure is a principal ignition factor. A thermal radiation and ignition model estimated structure ignition potential using designated flame characteristics (inferred from various types and densities of vegetation) and flame- to-structure distances. Model results indicate that ignitions from flame radiation are unlikely to occur from burning vegetation beyond 40 meters of a structure. Thinning vegetation within 40 meters has a significant ignition mitigation effect. |
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