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The 3-color pyrometry was employed at three radial distances from the detonation center with sub microsecond temporal resolution utilizing optical fiber installed flush with the transparent sheet for light capture at 700, 900, and 1300 nm. Imaging spectra, captured at a flame front radius of approximately 3 to 4.5 inches, facilitated measurement of the thermal distribution across the flame front. Additionally, an HFSC Pro framing camera was utilized to capture the fireball directly on and as viewed from underneath. The high-speed imaging facilitated spatial characterization of the internal fireball structure at 4 diameters and qualitative assessments of hydrodynamic instabilities and relative turbulent mixing. 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