Foogle: fire monitoring tool for EUMETSAT's active fire product overTurkey using Google Earth

摘要

Early detection of fire and timely distribution of active fire information to fire fighters are important factors for reducing the risk of possible catastrophes. Satellite-based systems enable monitoring and early detection of fires. EU-METCast provides timely and continuous satellite data flow with its flexible design. Google Earth allows visualization of data obtained from various Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and/or satellites on the 3D topography. This article reports the methodology developed by the Turkish State Meteorological Service to support fire fighting activities in Turkey. Meteosat Second Generation satellite-based fire detection products, received from EUMETCast, are visualized on 3D topography using Google Earth. Output filesgenerated at the Turkish State Meteorological Service are customized for requirements of Forest Fires Preventing and Combating Section of General Directory of Forestry and operationally sent to them. A case study illustrates implementation of the system.