Space-based sensors for extreme fire weather events

Aaron Pereira; Jason Sharples; Fred Menk; Ed Kruzins; Roger Kermode; Said Al-Sarawi; Derek Abbott; Caroline Poulsen; Murzy Jhabvala; Douglas Morton; Patrick Gatlin; Mason Quick; Paulo de Souza

doi:10.1117/12.3028577

3 October 2024 Space-based sensors for extreme fire weather events

Aaron Pereira, Jason Sharples, Fred Menk, Ed Kruzins, Roger Kermode, Said Al-Sarawi, Derek Abbott, Caroline Poulsen, Murzy Jhabvala, Douglas Morton, Patrick Gatlin, Mason Quick, Paulo de Souza

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Proceedings Volume 13146, CubeSats, SmallSats, and Hosted Payloads for Remote Sensing VIII; 1314606 (2024) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.3028577
Event: Optical Engineering + Applications, 2024, San Diego, California, United States

Abstract

Catastrophic bushfires are becoming increasingly prevalent as climate change advances. Impacts extend beyond national borders. Multinational efforts can inform new science and management practices. Space-based sensors and integrated data facilities will play an important role. This paper describes a collaborative project between a consortium of Australian universities and NASA Centers to develop and implement a small satellite platform comprising highly integrated thermal and lightning sensors coupled with AI-based edge computing to help predict, detect, and track bushfires, supporting mitigation activities. This will fill an important capability gap since Australia does not currently have any sovereign Earth observation satellites. This program is enabled by and builds on Australia-NASA collaboration and will also support fire science and management activities in the broader global context.

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Aaron Pereira, Jason Sharples, Fred Menk, Ed Kruzins, Roger Kermode, Said Al-Sarawi, Derek Abbott, Caroline Poulsen, Murzy Jhabvala, Douglas Morton, Patrick Gatlin, Mason Quick, and Paulo de Souza "Space-based sensors for extreme fire weather events", Proc. SPIE 13146, CubeSats, SmallSats, and Hosted Payloads for Remote Sensing VIII, 1314606 (3 October 2024); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.3028577

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