Methodology for Predicting Fire and Smoke Spread Following a Weapon Hit

摘要

A methodology has been developed as part of a congressionally mandated LFT&E program to predict smoke and fire spread after a weapon hit. The objective of the current methodology is to identify specific weaknesses and/or shortcomings that might increase survivability. The process involves modeling PDA(F) compartments with the multi-compartment zone fire model CFAST. The use of CFAST allows for a more complete characterization of these compartments. The output from CFAST is used to predict fire spread times and assess tenability conditions. Fire spread beyond these compartments to APDA(F) and BAPDA(F) compartments is predicted using a conservative set of perspective rules.