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Hunter-Liggett Fire
HUNTER-LIGGETT FIRE
- Hunter-Liggett 18:49 GMT
- The first thermal composite image in a series of flight lines over a prescribed burn.
- Hunter-Liggett 19:04 GMT
- The three wavelengths used in these RGB composites all have a thermal component.
- Hunter-Liggett 19:20 GMT
- The 10.75µm band collects emitted thermal energy (long-wave infrared).
- Hunter-Liggett 19:34 GMT
- The 2.22µm band collects both emitted and reflected thermal energy (mid-wave infrared).
- Hunter-Liggett 19:49 GMT
- The 1.65µm band is also sensitive in the mid-wave infrared region of the spectrum.
- Hunter-Liggett 20:54 GMT
- Combining them in an RGB composite image reveals both active burning and hot-spots.
- Hunter-Liggett 21:08 GMT
- Real-time imagery gives mission critical data to those who need it most.
- Hunter-Liggett 21:23 GMT
- Ground crew safety is enhanced by the imagery as conditions change unexpectedly.
- Hunter-Liggett 21:38 GMT
- The geo-corrected images allow for a quick reference to existing map bases.
- Hunter-Liggett 21:53 GMT
- The last flight line over the fire shows extensive residual heat in the burn zone.
- Hunter-Liggett 4:52 GMT (night)
- This night-time composite appears red due to the absence of reflected mid-infrared energy.
- Hunter-Liggett 5:56 GMT (night)
- Only emitted thermal energy is visible at night in the mid-infrared portion of the spectrum.
Hunter-Liggett Fire
This time sequence of a wildfire imaged by AMS shows a smoldering region as bright orange; the yellow and white represents an area of active burning.
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- Project Manager: Jeff Myers
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- Last Updated: November 3, 2009