A Global Perspective on Wildfires
Ralph A. Kahn
Abstract
Satellites provide global-scale data that are invaluable in efforts to understand, monitor, and respond to wildfires and emissions, which are increasingly affecting climate and putting humans at risk.
Topics & Concepts
Perspective (graphical)Scale (ratio)Climate changeEnvironmental resource managementEnvironmental scienceClimatologyEnvironmental planningGeographyComputer scienceEcologyBiologyCartographyGeologyArtificial intelligenceFire effects on ecosystems