EPISODE · Mar 20, 2025 · 7 MIN
Collecting data after an urban-wildfire event
from DesignSafe Radio · host erica fischer
To understand damage, engineers examine things like water-system piping. To understand the fire itself, they gather physical clues that help them determine “heat flux,” or fire intensity. They collect data such as distance and direction between structures, siding and roofing material, and the constituency of vegetation or structures adjacent the house.
What this episode covers
Oregon State University researcher Erica Fischer explains how engineers collect post-fire data to characterize wildfires that burn into urban areas.
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Collecting data after an urban-wildfire event
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