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Satellite detection of tropical burning in BrazilTropical burning often occurs in remote areas of the world. Satellite remote sensing is the only practical solution for detecting and monitoring this burning. The capability of the Advanced Very High Resolution Radiometer on board the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration polar orbiting satellites to detect tropical fire activity in the Manaus, Brazil area is demonstrated.
Document ID
19870051917
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Matson, Michael (NOAA, National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service, Washington DC, United States)
Holben, Brent (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center MD, United States)
Date Acquired
August 13, 2013
Publication Date
March 1, 1987
Publication Information
Publication: International Journal of Remote Sensing
Volume: 8
ISSN: 0143-1161
Subject Category
Earth Resources And Remote Sensing
Accession Number
87A39191
Distribution Limits
Public
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