DoD to extend intelligence agency program that helps track wildfires

NGA provides firefighting agencies updated maps in 15 minute intervals on areas where fires are rapidly spreading.

by Sandra ErwinSeptember 6, 2021January 23, 2023

California’s Caldor wildfire is seen here as as it approaches the southern edge of Lake Tahoe along the California-Nevada border. This image uses Maxar’s color infrared imagery with burned forests and vegetation appearing in shades of black and grey while unburned areas appear in shades of red and pink.

The Pentagon announced Sept. 3 it plans to extend a pilot program that provides imagery from satellites, drones, ground sensors and cameras to help track and combat wildfires.

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Sandra Erwin

Sandra Erwin writes about military space programs, policy, technology and the industry that supports this sector. She has covered the military, the Pentagon, Congress and the defense industry for nearly two decades as editor of NDIA’s National Defense... More by Sandra Erwin