Albini, F. A., and R. G. Baughman. 



1979. Estimating windspeeds for predicting wildland fire 

 behavior. USDA For. Serv. Res. Pap. INT-221, 12 p. 

 Intermt. For. and Range Exp. Stn. , Ogden, Utah 84401. 



This paper presents formulae, tables, and figures that 

 can be used to estimate the ratio of mean windspeed acting 

 on the flame from a spreading wildland fire to the mean 

 windspeed 20 ft (6 m) above the vegetation cover. The 

 formulae for windspeed above uniform, continuous vegetation 

 cover are based upon the logarithmic wind profile over flat 

 terrain. A model for estimating windspeed within a forest 

 canopy is developed to extend the application to surface 

 fires in forests. 



KEYWORDS: windspeed in forest canopy, windspeed profile, 

 wind influence on fire. 



Albini, F. A. , and R. G. Baughman. 



1979. Estimating windspeeds for predicting wildland fire 

 behavior. USDA For. Serv. Res. Pap. INT-221, 12 p. 

 Intermt. For. and Range Exp. Stn. , Ogden, Utah 84401. 



This paper presents formulae, tables, and figures that 

 can be used to estimate the ratio of mean windspeed acting 

 on the flame from a spreading wildland fire to the mean 

 windspeed 20 ft (6 m) above the vegetation cover. The 

 formulae for windspeed above uniform, continuous vegetation 

 cover are based upon the logarithmic wind profile over flat 

 terrain. A model for estimating windspeed within a forest 

 canopy is developed to extend the application to surface 

 fires in forests. 



KEYWORDS: windspeed in forest canopy, windspeed profile, 

 wind influence on fire. 



