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AVHRR Forest Fire Hotspots in Canada for 1994 to 2001
Entry ID: Canada_CCRS_ForFireHotspot94-99

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Summary
Abstract: A fire detection (hotspot) algorithm was developed that exploits the infrared
channels (2-5) from AVHRR. The algorithm is based on the framework of Kaufman
et al. with modifications for the NOAA-14/16 AVHRR sensors. New tests were
also introduced to account for the unique environmental and wildfire
characteristics of boreal forests. The algorithm ... View entire text
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Spatial coordinates   
  N: 84.0   S: 42.0   E: -52.0   W: -141.0

Data Set Citation
Dataset Originator/Creator: Government of Canada, Natural Resources Canada, Canada Centre for Remote Sensing, Environmental Monitoring Section
Dataset Title: AVHRR Forest Fire Hotspots in Canada for 1994 to 2001
Dataset Release Date: 20000829
Dataset Release Place: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Dataset Publisher: Government of Canada, Natural Resources Canada, Canada Centre for Remote Sensing
Online Resource: http://cwfis.cfs.nrcan.gc.ca/
Temporal Coverage
Start Date: 1994-05-01
Stop Date: 1999-10-31
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COMPLETE
Data Center
Northern Forestry Centre, Canadian Forest Service, Natural Resources Canada Supplemental Info
Data Center URL: http://www.nofc.forestry.ca/

Data Center Personnel
Name: RICHARD CARR
Phone: +01-780-435-7313
Email: Richard.Carr at nrcan-rncan.gc.ca
Contact Address:
5320 - 122 Street, Room: 3046A
City: Edmonton
Province or State: Alberta
Postal Code: T6H 3S5
Country: Canada
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Fees: Gratuit-Free
Personnel
RICHARD CARR
Role: DIF AUTHOR
Phone: +01-780-435-7313
Email: Richard.Carr at nrcan-rncan.gc.ca
Contact Address:
5320 - 122 Street, Room: 3046A
City: Edmonton
Province or State: Alberta
Postal Code: T6H 3S5
Country: Canada
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Publications/References
Reference:
Li, Z., Cihlar, J., Moreau, L., Huang, F., Lee, B. (1997), Monitoring
fire activities in the boreal ecosystem. Journal of Geophysical Research
102:29611-29624.

Li, Z., Nadon, S., and Cihlar, J. 2000 (In Press), Satellite detection
of Canadian boreal forest fires part I: algorithm development and application.
International Journal of Remote Sensing.
Creation and Review Dates
DIF Creation Date: 2002-07-03
Last DIF Revision Date: 2009-08-03
Future DIF Review Date: 2005-03-20

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