Crosby, John S.,
Vertical Wind Currents and Fire Behavior. John S. Crosby. - Fire Management Today, 2004. - SIRS Enduring Issues 2005. Article 4, Science, 1522-3264; .
Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2005. Originally Published: Vertical Wind Currents and Fire Behavior, Winter 2004; pp. 24-26.
"Forest fires are known to behave in a variety of ways, sometimes in quite unexpected ways. Prompt suppression requires that the fire boss, in estimating the probabilities of control within the allowable period, consider factors affecting the behavior of the fire as well as those fixed by the site." (FIRE MANAGEMENT TODAY) This article explains how winds from various directions affect forest fires.
1522-3264;
Atmospheric circulation
Convection (Meteorology)
Fire management
Forest fires--Prevention and control
Weather forecasting
Winds
AC1.S5
050
Vertical Wind Currents and Fire Behavior. John S. Crosby. - Fire Management Today, 2004. - SIRS Enduring Issues 2005. Article 4, Science, 1522-3264; .
Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2005. Originally Published: Vertical Wind Currents and Fire Behavior, Winter 2004; pp. 24-26.
"Forest fires are known to behave in a variety of ways, sometimes in quite unexpected ways. Prompt suppression requires that the fire boss, in estimating the probabilities of control within the allowable period, consider factors affecting the behavior of the fire as well as those fixed by the site." (FIRE MANAGEMENT TODAY) This article explains how winds from various directions affect forest fires.
1522-3264;
Atmospheric circulation
Convection (Meteorology)
Fire management
Forest fires--Prevention and control
Weather forecasting
Winds
AC1.S5
050