Anu-Maija Sundstrom (AC-SAF/FMI) - Satellite Observations of Fire Emissions in the Atmosphere
Competency Framework
WMO Satellite Skills
Application
Description
Anu-Maija Sundstrom talks about atmospheric composition data used to monitor emissions from forest fires.
Content
This presentation provides an introduction to satellite-based observations of atmospheric emissions from fires provided by AC SAF. It highlights key satellite products used to detect and monitor fire-related pollution, including the Absorbing Aerosol Index from GOME-2 for identifying smoke plumes, carbon monoxide (CO) observations from IASI, and the potential use of other trace gases, including GOME-2 NO₂. Together, these measurements offer complementary insights into the composition, distribution, and evolution of fire emissions, supporting air quality monitoring.