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To: Russell Hardee and Frank Reynolds

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Subject: Proposal for new technology to pPreventing fForest fire caused by lightning that your work with (an internal email).
-Kailan Sindelar
From: Sahil Patel
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Clemson Experimental Forest is a beautiful place for students and researchers. It is the largest
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university experimental forest in the US, and it is our responsibility to maintain it. Staff members
like yours and I are doing great our best when it comes to maintaining and improveing the forest. Formatted: Font: Futura Bk BT, 11 pt
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I want to address the fact that there have been are more forest fire cases in recent years, and a
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significant number of it is caused by lightning. Lightning strikes are increasing rapidly, and with
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that increases the probability of it striking a tree and initiating forest fire. It would be unfortunate -Kailan Sindelar
if anything happens to our experimental forest. And that is why I am proposing a solution to any Formatted: Space Before: 6 pt, After: 0 pt
future lightning event that might cause or initiate trigger forest fire. Since lightning bolts are
attracted to tall and sharp objects, and always choose the path of least resistance, we can install
several lightning rods of twice the height of the tallest tree. These rods will form a shield that can
divert lightning bolts from striking trees from all possible directions. We must future proof our
forest and plan ahead of time so that we can face the worst. My proposal is trying to minimize the
damage as much as possible in any lightning-related calamities. If you accept my proposal, we Commented [SP4]: Add how and when they should
can not only make one of a kind lighting shield but also protect the environmental forest for the contact you, and what information they might provide
(agreement, times, etc.).
future generation.
Provide details about what you’re asking for next. A
In the accompanying memo I have added detail about how lightning has increasing and how meeting? Process changes?
-Kailan Sindelar
installing several lightning rods can redirect lightning strike and drastically decrease chances of
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forest fire. meet me along with my availability.
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simulations. If you have any questions about the simulations or research, comments, or general Formatted: Font: 11 pt
concerns, please reach out to me. You can stop by my office, I am available from 1pm to
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3:30pm, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.
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-Kailan Sindelar

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Sahil Patel Formatted: Font color: Auto
Forest Electrician | Clemson Experimental Forest Formatted: Font: 9 pt, Font color: Text 1
282D Lehotsky Hall, Clemson, SC 29634
864-123-1234
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