detection and mapping of wildfires#
description#
Wildfire occurrence is increasing in different regions around the world, due in part to human-induced climate change. Several techniques exist to identify and monitor both active and past fire extents using satellite remote sensing, including the use of both thermal remote sensing and Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR). In this project, you will use a variety of remote sensing and GIS techniques to investigate wildfires in a study region to be determined.
Suitable for a student with an interest in remote sensing/GIS, land use management, or hazard and risk management.
example references#
Bourgeau-Chavez, L.L., Kasischke, E.S., Brunzell, S., Mudd, J.P., Tukman, M., 2002. Mapping fire scars in global boreal forests using imaging radar data. International Journal of Remote Sensing 23, 4211–4234. doi: 10.1080/01431160110109589
Tran, B.N., Tanase, M.A., Bennett, L.T., Aponte, C., 2018. Evaluation of Spectral Indices for Assessing Fire Severity in Australian Temperate Forests. Remote Sensing 10, 1680. doi: 10.3390/rs10111680