| Encyclopedia of Wildfires and Wildland-Urban Interface (Wui) Fires 2020 Edition Contributor(s): Manzello, Samuel L. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 331952089X ISBN-13: 9783319520896 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $522.49 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: July 2020 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Technology & Engineering | Fire Science - Technology & Engineering | Agriculture - Forestry - Science | Life Sciences - Ecology |
| Dewey: 577.56 |
| Physical Information: 2.8" H x 7.7" W x 10.2" (7.50 lbs) 1195 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Ecology |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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 |