Fire recognition potential of the bi-spectral Infrared Detection (BIRD) satellite

The potential of a new small Bi-spectral Infrared Detection (BIRD) satellite system for the detection and quantitative characterization of high-temperature events on the Earth surface is discussed. BIRD was successfully piggy-back launched by an Indian Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C3) in a c...

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Published in:International journal of remote sensing 2003-02, Vol.24 (4), p.865-872
Main Authors: Briess, K., Jahn, H., Lorenz, E., Oertel, D., Skrbek, W., Zhukov, B.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied geophysics
Earth sciences
Earth, ocean, space
Engineering and environment geology. Geothermics
Exact sciences and technology
Internal geophysics
Pollution, environment geology
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Summary:The potential of a new small Bi-spectral Infrared Detection (BIRD) satellite system for the detection and quantitative characterization of high-temperature events on the Earth surface is discussed. BIRD was successfully piggy-back launched by an Indian Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C3) in a circular Sun-synchronous orbit on 22 October 2001. Images of wildfires in the area of Sydney, Australia, obtained in January 2002, illustrate the fire recognition potential of BIRD.
ISSN:0143-1161
1366-5901
DOI:10.1080/01431160210154010