Canadian Boreal Wildfire Burn Scar Detection
Automated satellite mapping for Canadian mega-fires, tracking boreal crown fire intensity, peatland depth-of-burn, and carbon emission footprints.
Run BurnScar Satellite Analysis
Select pre- and post-fire dates to compute calibrated dNBR rasters and vector perimeters.
Area Monitored
Comprehensive coverage of British Columbia, Alberta, NWT, and Quebec forest belts.
Smoke Penetration
SWIR Band 12 penetrates atmospheric haze and diffuse smoke plumes.
CO2 Emission Estimator
Combines dNBR depth-of-burn with Canadian Forest Service carbon budget models.
Standardized Burn Severity Classification
| Severity Class | dNBR Range | Ecological & Soil Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Severe Crown Fire | > 0.700 | Complete spruce/fir canopy destruction and duff consumption |
| Moderate Peat & Ground Fire | 0.350 to 0.700 | Ground fire with deep smoldering in organic soil horizons |
| Light Surface Burn | 0.120 to 0.349 | Lichen and moss layer consumed, mature overstory intact |
| Intact Forest / Water | < 0.120 | Undamaged boreal forest or muskeg wetland bodies |
Multi-Spectral Processing Pipeline
Multi-Tile Mosaicking
Assemble large-scale UTM tile mosaics covering remote Canadian wilderness fire perimeters.
Organic Soil Depth Analysis
Correlate severe dNBR zones with high organic content peat soil maps.
Perimeter Extraction
Automate vector polygon boundary extraction for provincial fire management agencies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can satellite burn scar tools detect underground peat fires?+
While satellite optical sensors map surface charring and canopy loss, BurnScar pairs dNBR with thermal anomalies (MODIS/VIIRS) to flag persistent smoldering peat beds.
Does smoke cover prevent timely analysis?+
SWIR wavelength bands penetrate moderate smoke haze significantly better than visible light, enabling rapid perimeter identification even while fires are active.
Are Canadian provincial projection grids supported?+
Yes, datasets can be exported in Canada Albers Equal Area (EPSG:102001) or local UTM zones.
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