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Other authors / contributors: | Manzello, Samuel L., editor.
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ISBN: | 9783319520902 3319520903 331952089X 9783319520896 9783319517278 3319517279
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Digital file characteristics: | text file PDF
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Notes: | References -- Airtankers -- Synonyms -- Definition -- Introduction -- Airtanker Types -- Airtanker Testing -- Airtanker Development -- Cross-References -- References -- Airway -- Anabatic Wind -- Ancillary Structures -- Arrival Center -- Aspect -- Synonyms -- Definition -- Effect on the Fire Environment -- Cross-References -- References -- Atmospheric Moisture -- Atmospheric Turbulence -- Synonyms -- Definition -- Introduction -- Ambient Atmospheric Turbulence Overview -- Atmospheric Turbulence and Wildland Fires -- Observational Studies -- Modeling Studies -- Cross-References -- References Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on August 31, 2020).
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Summary: | This reference work encompasses the current, accepted state of the art in the science of wildfires and wildfires that spread to communities, known as wildland-urban interface (WUI) fires. 171 author contributions include accepted knowledge on these topics from throughout the world, all written by the leading researchers, experts, practitioners, and academics. This encyclopedia is an invaluable reference for newcomers to the field, as well as researchers, students, developers, and professionals who are interested in exploring this dynamic area. General Sections include: Combustion Coordination System Locations Fire Whirls Firebrands and Embers Incident Management Team (IMT) Support Locations Incident Response Support Locations On-the-Incident Locations Soot and Effects on Wildland/WUI Fire Behavior Weathering Effects on Fire Retardant Wood Treatments Wildland Firefighting Locations Wildland Fuel Treatments .
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Other form: | Print version: 9783319520902 Print version: 331952089X 9783319520896
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Standard no.: | 10.1007/978-3-319-51727-8
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