Improving spatial and temporal resolution of fire activity through a comprehensive treatment of satellite fire detection efficiency and diurnal cycles

Edward J Hyer, Naval Research Laboratory, edward.hyer@nrlmry.navy.mil (Presenter)
Cynthia A Curtis, Naval Research Laboratory, cindy.curtis@nrlmry.navy.mil
Jay R Hoffman, University of Wisconsin- CIMSS, jay.hoffman@ssec.wisc.edu
David A Peterson, National Research Council, david.peterson.ctr@nrlmry.navy.mil
Elaine M Prins, University of Wisconsin -CIMSS, elaine.prins@ssec.wisc.edu
Jeffrey S Reid, Naval Research Laboratory, jeffrey.reid@nrlmry.navy.mil
Christopher C Schmidt, University of Wisconsin - CIMSS, chris.schmidt@ssec.wisc.edu

Satellite observations have the potential to provide frequent, self-consistent observations of fire activity. However, the ability of satellite instruments to detect fires varies with several different properties of the satellite observing conditions, atmospheric conditions, and diurnal sampling. These effects are individually well-described in the literature, but no comprehensive correction has been available. We have developed a method of normalizing satellite observations of fires to describe fire detection capability in a spatially and temporally explicit parameter. This parameter is directly useful for interpreting maps of satellite fires, but can also be used as the basis for a correction that would result in improved estimates of smoke emissions from biomass burning.

Presentation Type:  Poster

Session:  Theme 3: Future research direction and priorities: perspectives relevant to the next decadal survey   (Mon 4:30 PM)

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Poster Location ID: 202