Sentinel 3 World Fire Atlas Flashcards
1
Q
What does this atlas indicate ?
A
It identifies and indicates all actives at night on land surfaces
2
Q
Who has developed this atlas ?
A
European Space Agency (ESA)
3
Q
How does it measure ?
A
Sensors on satellite measure thermal IR radiation to take the temperature of land surfaces. This is further used to detect and monitor heat emitted by the fires
