The excess of 100% is a result of the weight of water contained within the vegetation (being more than) as compared to the dry oven weight of the plant material. We track that very carefully here in Colorado Springs during the warm dry months as it plays a role in the wildland fire severity.
Steve -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Roland Huggins Sent: Friday, January 31, 2014 10:15 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: Interesting reading-- Res Heads and Christmas Trees Just glanced at the report. According to the abstract, it self extinguishes if the tree is not allowed to dry and and maintains a moisture content in the needles in excess of 100%. How does one exceed 100%? _______________________________________________ Sprinklerforum mailing list [email protected] http://lists.firesprinkler.org/listinfo.cgi/sprinklerforum-firesprinkler.org
