Well since your max fireball size is BIGGER than your max plume size, well...Why? My fireball sizes were towards the low end of our range anyway, and well inside it. I feel no need to adjust.
-Andrew
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Known constants:
Crash angle: 40 deg
Wingspan: 38m(125ft)
Fuel upon impact: 5,500 gals
Impact Speed: 580mph
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Variables:
Fuel % burned upon impact: 30-70%
Fireball temp: 240C(464F) - 1,316C(2,400F)
Peak fireball width: >>> 50m - 860m <<< old estimates
Windspeed: 9kt W - 25kt NW
Plume size: 600m - 700m
Elapsed time from crash to photo: 5.3 - 90 sec
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Size perspective:
Football field (no endzone) = 100yds
100yds = 300ft = 91.44m
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