Encyclopedia of wildfires and wildland-urban interface (WUI) fires /

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Imprint:Cham, Switzerland : Springer, [2020]
Description:1 online resource.
Language:English
Series:Springer reference.
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Format: E-Resource Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/12606860
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Other authors / contributors:Manzello, Samuel L., editor.
ISBN:9783319520902
3319520903
331952089X
9783319520896
9783319517278
3319517279
Digital file characteristics:text file PDF
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
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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 .
Other form:Print version: 9783319520902
Print version: 331952089X 9783319520896
Standard no.:10.1007/978-3-319-51727-8