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NASA satellite tracks record US wildfire season from orbit
With a record number of acres already burned this North American fire season, NASA's PACE satellite is monitoring smoke plumes and fire-prone vegetation.
North America is experiencing a record wildfire season, with a record number of acres already burned. NASA's PACE satellite, equipped with three instruments, is tracking the crisis from orbit, monitoring smoke plumes and their movement as well as vegetation conditions that indicate fire risk.
The data will help scientists deepen their understanding of wildfires.
Why it mattersBetter satellite tracking of fire-prone vegetation and smoke could improve early warning systems and wildfire forecasting for communities at risk.
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