A Mobile Heat Applicator for Simulating Prescribed Fire Intensities

Stephen S. Sackett; Darold E. Ward

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A Mobile Heat Applicator for Simulating Prescribed Fire Intensities

Informally Refereed

Authors:

Stephen S. Sackett, Darold E. Ward

Year:

1972

Type:

Research Note

Station:

Southern Research Station

Source:

Res. Note SE-172. Asheville, NC: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Southeastern Forest Experiment Station. 8 p.

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Abstract

In testing the degree of tolerance or susceptibility of tree stems to heat from prescribed fires, it is desirable to apply controlled quantities of heat to the lower bole. This paper describes an infrared heater capable of simulating the intensities of prescribed fires and mobile enough for use in the field under natural conditions. Procedures for calibrating the unit are discussed.

Citation

Sackett, Stephen S.; Ward, Darold E. 1972. A Mobile Heat Applicator for Simulating Prescribed Fire Intensities. Res. Note SE-172. Asheville, NC: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Southeastern Forest Experiment Station. 8 p.