Tests of an experimental slash ignition unit

James L. Murphy; Harry E. Schimke

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Tests of an experimental slash ignition unit

Informally Refereed

Authors:

James L. Murphy, Harry E. Schimke

Year:

1965

Type:

Research Note

Station:

Pacific Southwest Research Station

Source:

Res. Note PSW-RN-069. Berkeley, CA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Forest and Range Experiment Station. 3 p

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Abstract

A prototype ignition package containing an incendiary powder and designed for slash and brush burning jobs showed some promise, but the unit tested was not superior to such conventional devices as fusees, diesel backpack type flamethrowers, Very pistols, and drip torches.

Citation

Murphy, James L.; Schimke, Harry E. 1965. Tests of an experimental slash ignition unit. Res. Note PSW-RN-069. Berkeley, CA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Forest and Range Experiment Station. 3 p