Tara Strand
Research Leader
Dept of forest science SCION
Crown Research Institute
New Zealand
Biography
Dr Tara Strand is a scientist who specialises in modelling the dispersion of particles in the atmosphere. Her skills are valuable in a number of research programmes including fire behaviour and aerial spray application.
Research Interest
Understanding smoke emissions from wild and prescribed fire,Determining the concentration field after treatment and its potential for efficacy,Measuring and modelling aircraft wake and spray deposition
Publications
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Strand TM, Larkin N, Rorig M, Krull C, Moore M (2011) PM2.5 measurements in wildfire smoke plumes from fire season 2005-2008 in the Northwestern United States. J Aerosol Sci 42: 143-155.