Monitoring forest fires and their consequences using MODIS spectroradiometer data

Abstract

Identification of fires by satellite methods and means is one of the main tasks of the modern forest fire monitoring system. The article presents a method for mapping forest fires based on the data of the MODIS Spectroradiometer, based on the analysis of the obtained images using the ScanMagic software package. In September 2009, a blocking anticyclone was established in Australia, contributing to an abnormal increase in temperatures, lack of precipitation, and as a result, the emergence of massive forest fires that led to smoke in the region. Studies have been conducted on the example of this phenomenon. As a result, the results of the study are considered, the analysis of changes in the number of fire centers and the assessment of smoke development is carried out. Currently, this method is well established and is used for detecting and analyzing fire situations, including in Australia with a wider range of functions presented in this paper.