Measuring and interpreting flame height in wildland fires

Albert J. Simard; Richard W. Blank; Sharon L. Hobrla

doi:10.1007/BF01041421

Measuring and interpreting flame height in wildland fires

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Authors:

Albert J. Simard, Richard W. Blank, Sharon L. Hobrla

Year:

1989

Type:

Scientific Journal

Station:

Northern Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01041421

Source:

Fire Technology

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Abstract

Although advanced technologies are available for measuring and sampling fire intensity, their costs, limitations, or complexity often preclude general use in field experiments. The lack of quality measurements exacerbates the task of relating ecological responses directly to the fires that cause them. In this paper, a new technique for measuring flame height, describing its distribution, and relating it to fire intensity is presented. Flame pulsation in natural fuels is also examined.

Keywords

Wildland fires, measuring fire intensity, flame pulsation, new techniques for flame height measurement

Citation

Simard, Albert J.; Blank, Richard W.; Hobrla, Sharon L. 1989. Measuring and interpreting flame height in wildland fires. Fire Technology. 25(2): 114-133. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01041421.