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  • Multi-Scale Study of Ember Production and Transport under Multiple Environmental and Fuel Conditions

    Creator:
    Hudson, Tyler R.
    Abstract:
    Spot fires caused by lofted embers (i.e., firebrands) can be a significant factor in the spread of wildland fires. Embers can be especially dangerous near the wildland-urban interface (WUI) because of the potential for the fire to be spread near or on structures. Many studies have investigated the transport of...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    . Previous work by this group has identified the relative importance of fire intensity, cross-flow velocity

  • Ignition of Fuel Beds by Firebrands

    Creator:
    Bean, Derek R.
    Abstract:
    The severity of wildfires around the globe is increasing. At the same time, urban development is expanding outward into areas where severe fires occur. There is an increased risk of home loss to fires in areas where severe fires and urban expansion meet. Ignition of homes or nearby fuel is...
    Resource Type:
    Dissertation
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    as it applies to this work (Chapter 2). A literature review specific to each objective is contained