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Differences in simulated fire spread over Askervein Hill using two advanced wind models and a traditional uniform wind field
Document Type: Conference Proceedings
Author(s): Jason M. Forthofer; Bret W. Butler
Editor(s): Bret W. Butler; Wayne A. Cook
Publication Year: 2007

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  • CFD - Computational Fluid Dynamics
  • simulated fire spread
  • wildland fire management
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Record Last Modified: December 13, 2016
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A computational fluid dynamics (CFD) model and a mass-consistent model were used to simulate winds on simulated fire spread over a simple, low hill. The results suggest that the CFD wind field could significantly change simulated fire spread compared to traditional uniform winds. The CFD fire spread case may match reality better because the winds used in the fire simulation were more accurate.

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Forthofer, Jason; Butler, Bret. 2007. Differences in simulated fire spread over Askervein Hill using two advanced wind models and a traditional uniform wind field. Pages 123-127 In: Butler, Bret W.; Cook, Wayne (comps.). The fire environment-innovations, management, and policy; conference proceedings. 26-30 March 2007; Destin, FL. Proceedings RMRS-P-46CD. Fort Collins, CO: USDA Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station.

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