Mathematical modeling of the ignition of tree crowns

Authors
Grishin, AM Perminov, VA
Citation
Am. Grishin et Va. Perminov, Mathematical modeling of the ignition of tree crowns, COMB EXPL R, 34(4), 1998, pp. 378-386
Citations number
7
Categorie Soggetti
Mechanical Engineering
Journal title
COMBUSTION EXPLOSION AND SHOCK WAVES
ISSN journal
00105082 → ACNP
Volume
34
Issue
4
Year of publication
1998
Pages
378 - 386
Database
ISI
SICI code
0010-5082(199807/08)34:4<378:MMOTIO>2.0.ZU;2-0
Abstract
Numerical calculations of the transition of a downstream (surface) forest f ire into an upstream (crown) forest fire based on a general mathematical mo del of forest fires are presented. It is found that the ignition of the for est canopy is a gas-phase phenomenon. Critical conditions for the transitio n of a downstream into an upstream forest fire are determined. The numerica l calculations are compared with experimental data.