Advanced Chemical Measurements of Smoke from DoD-prescribed Burns

Abstract

Project RC-1649, Advanced Chemical Measurement of Smoke from DoD-prescribed Burns was undertaken to use advanced instrumental techniques to study in detail the particulate and vapor-phase chemical composition of the smoke that results from prescribed fires used as a land management tool on DoD bases, particularly bases in the southeastern U.S. The statement of need (SON) called for (1) improving characterization of fuel consumption and (2) improving characterization of air emissions under both flaming and smoldering conditions with respect to ... volatile organic compounds, heavy metals, and reactive gases. The measurements and fuels were from several bases throughout the southeast (Camp Lejeune, Ft. Benning, and Ft. Jackson) and were carried out in collaboration and conjunction with projects 1647 (models) and 1648 (particulates, SW bases).

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 2014
Accession Number
ADA602237

Entities

People

  • Chelsea E. Stockwell
  • D. R. Weise
  • E. N. Lincoln
  • I. R. Burling
  • J. Reardon
  • L. T. Profeta
  • R. J. Yokelson
  • S. K. Akagi
  • S. P. Urbanski
  • T. J. Johnson

Organizations

  • Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Biomedical
  • Engineered Resilient Systems
  • Sensors
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Alkanes
  • Alkenes
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Climate Change
  • Geography
  • Hydrocarbon Fuels
  • Organic Chemistry

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Fire Suppression Systems Design.
  • Systems Analysis and Design