Coursework Writing-What do you think are the biggest challenges facing the fire investigator when documenting a fire scene?
Heat release rate (HRR) is the central factor in determining flame height. Most plume correlations assume that the fire is a point source. If you have a fire that has a larger base area, the heat source for these correlations must be adjusted.
Define heat release rate and explain its importance in fire investigations.
What part of the heat source needs to be adjusted to calculate the plume properly in a large base-area fire?
Explain your opinion, and include how you, as a fire investigator, can prepare to face these challenges.
