Method of Estimating Minimum Distance from the Base Strip to the Fire Edge During Controlled Burning Start

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Abstract

On the basis of research into the nature of forest fires and mathematical modeling of their spread, a new method of estimating minimum distance from the base strip to the fire edge during controlled burning start is suggested. The method allows us to evaluate the possibility of stopping the edge of a forest fire with the help of controlled burning and assess the width of the burnt strip.

Authors

V.G. Gusev, V.K. Dubovy, E.L. Lopukhova, Saint-Petersburg Forestry Research Institute V.A. Iritsyan, JSC Park and Garden Enterprise ”Vyborgskoye”

Affiliation

1Saint-Petersburg Forestry Research Institute 2JSC Park and Garden Enterprise ”Vyborgskoye”

Keywords

forest fire, surface fire, crown fire, firefront stop, controlled burning start, base strip.