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Name Fire Information for Resource Management System (FIRMS)
Note The Fire Information for Resource Management System (FIRMS) distributes Near Real-Time (NRT) active fire data within 3 hours of satellite observation from the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) aboard the Aqua and Terra satellites, and the Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) aboard S-NPP and NOAA 20 (formally known as JPSS-1).
Update Frequency Periodic Update
Area Global
Temporal -
Timeliness 3 hours
Data Policy Freely accessible
Data type Observation
Copernicus service product
Data format Multiple
Quality Control Procedure N/A
Dissemination View and Download Service
Inspire themes

Annex II: Land cover

Geographical Coverage

Multiple Countries /Not a specific country

Status -
State Ready
Created on Jan. 15, 2021, 12:03 p.m.
Last modified on April 22, 2024, 3:25 p.m.

Data Providers

Data provider Role Is network Created on Last modified on
Earth Observing System Data and Information System Originator Jan. 15, 2021, 12:03 p.m. April 22, 2024, 3:25 p.m.

Requirements

Requirement Level of compliace Note Information costs Handling costs Created on Last modified on
Fires and/or Burnt Areas Partially Accuracy is lower than target Jan. 15, 2021, 12:03 p.m. April 22, 2024, 3:25 p.m.