See through the smoke with SWIR

Maxar Technologies, in collaboration with Mapbox, has launched a new map using shortwave infrared (SWIR) imagery to monitor the wildfires in California, providing a unique ability to see through smoke and detect burned areas. This tool is particularly valuable for displaced residents to assess the impact on their properties, with new imagery being continuously added and available under the Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial 4.0 license for the 2020 fire season. SWIR imagery, which detects wavelengths between 1100 and 2400 nm, is distinct from typical satellite images and can reveal active fires, burned vegetation, and healthy areas, offering a detailed view of the ground that traditional optical sensors cannot achieve due to smoke penetration.

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