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Summary:
This data set consists of images of forest fires in Russia from NOAA's Operational Significant Event Imagery (OSEI) archive (http://www.osei.noaa.gov) for the 1998 and 1999 seasons. OSEI fire products include multichannel color composite imagery of wildfire and controlled burn events. Products in this event group show fire, smoke, and hotspots (FSMHS) from the fires. The files are OSEI Standard-format images (.gif or .jpg) saved at full resolution and at high image quality (see Figure 1).
Figure 1. Fires burning in eastern Russia in August 1998. From NOAA's Operational Significant Event Imagery (OSEI) archive.
Data Citation:
Cite this data set as follows:
Ambrose, S. D., T. A. Stone, and P. Schlesinger. 2003. RLC Forest Fire Images in Russia, 1998-1999. Data set. Available on-line [http://www.daac.ornl.gov] from Oak Ridge National Laboratory Distributed Active Archive Center, Oak Ridge, Tennessee, U.S.A. doi:10.3334/ORNLDAAC/694.
Table of Contents:
- 1 Data Set Overview
- 2 Data Characteristics
- 3 Applications and Derivation
- 4 Quality Assessment
- 5 Acquisition Materials and Methods
- 6 Data Description and Access
- 7 References
- 8 Glossary and Acronyms
- 9 Document Information
1. Data Set Overview:
Data Set Contents:
This data set consists of images of forest fires in Russia from NOAA's OSEIarchive (http://www.osei.noaa.gov) for the 1998 and 1999 seasons. See section Sample for a sample image.
Related Data Sets:
See other Russian Land Cover data sets.
Title of Investigation:
Measuring Changes to Russian Forest Over the Last 25 Years
Investigator(s) Name and E-mail:
| Name | |
|---|---|
| Stone, T.A. | tstone@whrc.org |
| Schlesinger, P. | pschles@whrc.org |
| Ambrose, S.D. | Stephen.Ambrose@noaa.gov |
Technical Contact(s) Name, Telephone, and E-mail:
| Name | Phone | |
|---|---|---|
| Schlesinger, P. | pschles@whrc.org | (508)540-9900 |
Future Modifications and Plans:
Not available.
2. Data Characteristics:
Study Area:
Western, Central, and Eastern Russia images at about 1:1 million scale in Geographic projection.
Temporal Coverage:
Forest fire seasons 1998-1999.
Parameter or Variable:
Table for: Numerous .gif and .jpg files
| Variable | Description | Units | Instrument | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIRE OCCURRENCE | Active fires | Unitless | AVHRR | Not applicable |
FIRE OCCURRENCE footnote: For 1998 there are 71 .jpg and .gif files of varying sizes. For 1999 there are 23 .jpg and .gif files of varying sizes.
Data Organization
Granule Name or Description:
Numerous .gif and .jpg files. See companion file http://daac.ornl.gov/daacdata/russian_land_cover/fire_images_russia/comp/fire_image_index.csv for a complete listing of all files.
Data Format:
An OSEI Standard-format image (.gif or .jpg) saved at full resolution and at high image quality. Resultant file sizes are generally at or above 500K and sometimes exceed 1M. Dimensions vary by image but are generally at least 1024X1024.
Sample Data Record:
All data files are in .jpg and .gif format as downloaded from the OSEI archive.
Satellite information that appears in original filenames below:
GM - GMS-11 GMS = Geostationary Meteorological Satellite
N2 - NOAA-12 (AVHRR)
N4 - NOAA-14 (AVHRR)
3. Application and Derivation:
Typical Application of Data:
Regional-, national-, and sub-national-level forest and land use change assessments
Theory of Measurements:
Not available
Derivation Techniques and Algorithms:
The source data were acquired from the OSEI on-line archive (see http://www.osei.noaa.gov).
4. Quality Assessment:
Data Usage Guidance:
Errors and Limitations:
Error Sources:
Not available
Limitations of the Data:
Not available
Known Problems with the Data:
Not available
Quality Assessment Activities:
Not available
Other Relevant Information about the Study:
Not available
5. Acquisition Materials and Methods:
Source or Platform Collection Environment:
NOAA satellites carrying AVHRR sensor
Source or Platform Program Management:
Not available
Source or Platform Mission Objectives:
Coverage Information:
Not available
Attitude Characteristics:
Not available
Data Collection System:
Not available
Communication Links:
Not available
List of Sensors or Instruments:
AVHRR
Ground Segment Information:
Data Acquisition and Processing:
Not available
Latitude Crossing Times:
Not available
Sensor or Instrument Descriptions
Key Variables:
Not available
Principles of Operation:
Not available
Sensor or Instrument Measurement Geometry:
Not available
Manufacturer of Sensor or Instrument:
Not available
Calibration:
Specifications:
Not applicable
Tolerance:
Not applicable
Frequency of Calibration:
Not applicable
Other Calibration Information:
Not applicable
Data Acquisition Methods:
The source data were acquired from the OSEI on-line archive (see http://www.osei.noaa.gov).
Observations:
Data Notes:
Not available
6. Data Description and Access:
Data Access:
This data set is available from the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) Distributed Active Archive Center (DAAC).
Data Archive Center:
Contact for Data Center Access Information:
E-mail: uso@daac.ornl.gov
Telephone: +1 (865) 241-3952
FAX: +1 (865) 574-4665
Product Availability:
Data can be accessed electronically on the ORNL DAAC's anonymous HTTP site or from the DAAC's search and order system. Data files are also available by request from uso@daac.ornl.gov.
Reading the Media:
Not available
Software and Analyses Tools:
Not available
7. References:
The published reference for the source data is as follows:
NOAA's Operational Significant Event Imagery (OSEI) on-line archive (http://www.osei.noaa.gov)
8. Glossary and Acronyms:
Not available
Glossary
Acronyms
| Acronym | Definition |
| AVHRR | Advanced Very High Resolution Radiometer |
| GIF | Graphic Image Format |
| FSMHS | Fire, SMoke, and Hotspots |
| NOAA | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
| OSEI& | Operational Significant Event Imagery |
| JPEG | Joint Photographic Experts Group |
9. Document Information:
2003/11/26
Document Review Date:
2003/11/26
Document Curator:
webmaster@www.daac.ornl.gov