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BYRAMS FIRELINE INTENSITY [1 record]

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Record 1 2005-05-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Thermodynamics
  • Brush, Prairie and Forest Fires
DEF

The rate of heat energy release per unit time per unit length of fire front.

OBS

Flame size is its main visual manifestation. Fire intensity is a major determinant of certain fire effects and difficulty of control.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Thermodynamique
  • Incendies de végétation
DEF

Quantité de chaleur ou d'énergie dégagée par le feu par unité de longueur d'un front de flammes.

OBS

L'intensité est habituellement en kilowatt/heure.

Spanish

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