9781527801950 - A Mathematical Model for Predicting Fire Spread in Wildland Fuels (Classic Reprint) de Rothermel, Richard C. (3 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 offers a groundbreaking approach to understanding and predicting wildfire behavior. Building on decades of research, the author develops a comprehensive mathematical model that can be used to assess the rate of fire spread and its intensity. The book breaks down the complex factors that influence a wildfireââ â¢s behavior, examining the roles of fuel type, moisture content, wind velocity, and slope. By exploring these parameters, the author provides a framework for predicting fire behavior with a precision previously unseen. The book goes beyond simply describing fire behavior. It demonstrates how this newfound understanding can be applied to practical land management decisions. The author emphasizes the potential for this model to inform and improve forest management practices, such as thinning, slash treatment, and prescribed burning. This book offers a vital tool for anyone seeking to understand and manage the destructive power of wildfire. 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.