New satellite systems improve early wildfire detection

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Google Research announced a partnership with the U.S. Forest Service to develop FireSat, a satellite constellation dedicated to detecting and tracking wildfires. The system will provide global high-resolution imagery updated every 20 minutes, enabling detection of fires as small as a classroom and using AI to analyze images for reliable fire identification. FireSat’s data will offer scientists new insights into how fire behaves and spreads, potentially improving wildfire prediction models and emergency response efforts. (Google)