May 19, 2025 at 3pm ET
Host: Jerry Tagestad
Working with NIFC and US Forest Service, PNNL has developed an automated fire line mapping system for the entire US. The system uses satellite imagery to map heat perimeter, intense heat, and spot fires. The fire line GIS data will be made available in the NIFC EGP system starting spring of 2025. This webinar will walk through the automated system for creating individual polygons and how these GIS data are published to EGP for access. We will also discuss the need for feedback to improve the accuracy of the resultant products.
Mr. Tagestad has over 25 years’ experience with overhead remote sensing and geospatial analytics to address earth science and national security challenges. He works as a researcher, project manager, team leader and geospatial solutions provider for the US Department of Energy. His expertise is focused on providing remote sensing application solutions, scientific algorithm development, machine learning and AI for geospatial integration and decision support to strategic and tactical decision-makers.
