Understanding the physics of fire at the Athens Prescribed Fire Science Laboratory (IMAGE)

USDA Forest Service ‑ Southern Research Station

Understanding the physics of fire at the Athens Prescribed Fire Science Laboratory

Caption

The Athens Prescribed Fire Science Lab is equipped with large fans that allow the team to simulate winds of up to 90 miles per hour, reproducing conditions of prescribed fire in the field. 

Credit

USDA Forest Service

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