Heat-resistant anemometers for fire research

John R. Murray; Clive M. Countryman

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Heat-resistant anemometers for fire research

Informally Refereed

Authors:

John R. Murray, Clive M. Countryman

Year:

1968

Type:

Research Note

Station:

Pacific Southwest Research Station

Source:

Res. Note PSW-RN-181. Berkeley, CA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Forest and Range Experiment Station. 6 p

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Abstract

Heat-resistant anemometers have been developed for measuring horizontal and vertical air flow in fire behavior studies. The anemometers will continue to produce data as long as the anemometer body is less than 650°F. They can survive brief immersion in flame without major damage. These air-flow sensors have aluminum bodies and rotor hubs and stainless steel cups or vanes supported by stainless steel tubing. The anemometers are suitable for use in normal situations as well as in high temperatures.

Keywords

air-flow measurement, anemometers, fire weather data, wind velocity

Citation

Murray, John R.; Countryman, Clive M. 1968. Heat-resistant anemometers for fire research. Res. Note PSW-RN-181. Berkeley, CA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Forest and Range Experiment Station. 6 p