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Biomass Burning Emissions from Fire Remote SensingKnowledge of the emission source strengths of different (particulate and gaseous) atmospheric constituents is one of the principal ingredients upon which the modeling and forecasting of their distribution and impacts depend. Biomass burning emissions are complex and difficult to quantify. However, satellite remote sensing is providing us tremendous opportunities to measure the fire radiative energy (FRE) release rate or power (FRP), which has a direct relationship with the rates of biomass consumption and emissions of major smoke constituents. In this presentation, we will show how the satellite measurement of FRP is facilitating the quantitative characterization of biomass burning and smoke emission rates, and the implications of this unique capability for improving our understanding of smoke impacts on air quality, weather, and climate. We will also discuss some of the challenges and uncertainties associated with satellite measurement of FRP and how they are being addressed.
Document ID
20100026393
Acquisition Source
Goddard Space Flight Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Ichoku, Charles
(NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD, United States)
Date Acquired
August 24, 2013
Publication Date
July 13, 2010
Subject Category
Earth Resources And Remote Sensing
Meeting Information
Meeting: 8th Annual NCAR Early Career Scientist Assembly Junior Faculty Forum
Location: Boulder, CO
Country: United States
Start Date: July 13, 2010
End Date: July 15, 2010
Sponsors: National Center for Atmospheric Research
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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