Theoretically Predicting Flammability of Solid Materials in Microgravity Environments

We are developing methods to clarify how flames over solid materials in environments with lower gravity levels than Earth, such as outer space and other planets. Our goal is to quantitatively predict the flammability of solid materials under these conditions.

Flame spread behaviors of (a) low-density and (b) high-density polyethylene slabs in normal/microgravity environments.