🧭 Remote Sensing of Wildfires
2020•Spatial Analysis
Practical, real-world application of remote sensing technologies to wildfire detection and management, developed with expertise using QGIS and Google Earth Engine. This course is part of the edX AlaskaX series and is essential for anyone interested in environmental monitoring and disaster management.
How does Alaska's interagency coordination monitor wildfires? How do we monitor wildfires in remote areas like Alaska, and can satellite imagery provide real-time updates on wildfire spread? How can geospatial data assist in assessing fire impact and supporting management decisions?
These challenges are addressed through remote sensing techniques, which are essential for detecting fire hotspots, mapping burn scars, and analyzing wildfire severity. This course offers hands-on experience with tools like QGIS and Google Earth Engine, emphasizing their application in real-world wildfire management.
Technologies Used:
QGIS
Google Earth Engine
NASA/NOAA Remote Sensing Data
Excel
ArcGIS Pro
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Create applications and maps to tell the story of data and transform it into action levers