An Evaluation of the Drop Characteristics and Ground Distribution Patterns of Forest Fire Retardants (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

George, Charles W.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1527835162 ISBN 13 : 9781527835160

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Understand how drop height, wind, and formulation shape ground coverage and safety when aerial retardants are used.

Retardant Drop Dynamics examines how different fire retardant formulations behave in the air and on the ground. It presents findings from controlled tests that compare thickened and unthickened products, including Fire-Trol 100, Phos-Chek XA, and Fire-Trol 931, with water used as a baseline. The book explains how key factors like wind speed, drop height, and product properties influence ground distribution and effective coverage. It also discusses practical implications for safety and efficiency in aerial retardant operations, and it provides data-driven guidance for optimizing salt content and application strategy.

• Direct comparisons of thickened versus unthickened retardants and their ground coverage
• How wind, height, and aircraft parameters affect distribution patterns
• Trade-offs between salt content, volume, and effective coverage
• Model-based insights to help plan safer, more effective drops

Ideal for readers involved in fire suppression planning, aerial delivery, and safety evaluation of retardant programs.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1527835162
• ISBN 13: 9781527835160
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 96
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