ISBN: 9781527737297 - how to predict the spread and intensity of forest and range fires (classic reprint) (4 resultados)

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

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

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book is a comprehensive guide to understanding and predicting the behavior of wildfires in forests and rangelands. It builds upon decades of research conducted by the author and other leading scientists, spanning the 1960s through the 1970s. The book provides a detailed and practical approach to fire prediction, drawing upon principles of fuel types, weather patterns, and topography. It delves into the intricacies of fire behavior modeling, outlining how to assess critical factors like fuel moisture, wind speed, and slope, and then utilize this information to predict fire spread rates, intensity, and flame length. The book further explores the application of these methods to real-world scenarios, encompassing firefighting dispatching, planning prescribed burns, and monitoring managed fires. The author stresses the importance of a systematic approach to fire prediction, integrating historical data and practical experience to produce reliable and actionable results. Ultimately, this book offers valuable insights for anyone involved in wildland fire management, empowering them with the knowledge and tools to predict fire behavior and make informed decisions in the face of this complex and dynamic natural phenomenon. 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.…

Condición: Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.