Dr Christopher Thomas’ research revolved around the numerical models which allow for two-way interaction between a bushfire and the surrounding atmosphere, which is an essential tool in understanding the dynamic behaviour of fire. These models permit a more detailed appreciation of the physical processes underlying extreme bushfire development, however, there remain shortcomings with the technology. Christopher’s research evaluated current modelling methodologies, particularly pertaining to spot fire development, quantifying the separate effects of radiation and convection, and delivering a dataset of coupled fire-atmosphere simulations of fundamental burning scenarios for comparison with experimental data.
Christopher is now a researcher at the University of New South Wales’ Climate Change Research Centre.
His thesis is available here.
Student project
Resources credited
| Type | Released | Title | Download | Key Topics |
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| Presentation-Slideshow | 18 Sep 2018 | Pyroconvective interactions and dynamic fire propagation |
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fire, fire impacts, fire weather |
