Vegetation fires are prevalent in several regions of the world,
including South/ Southeast Asia (S/SEA). Fire occurrence and spread
are influenced by fuel type, topography, climate, weather, and
lightning, among others. In S/SEA, human-initiated fires are
responsible for most of the incidents in addition to natural
factors. Through biomass burning, vegetation fires can emit large
quantities of greenhouse gases and air pollutants such
as CO2, CO, NOx, CH4, non-methane hydrocarbons, and
other chemical species, including aerosols that can affect air
quality and health at both local and regional scales. Moreover,
biomass burning pollutants can travel long distances and impact
regional climate. Therefore, quantifying vegetation fires and their
impacts is critical at different spatial scales. This book
includes contributions from renowned researchers from the USA and
South/ Southeast Asia on various fire-related topics. The
contributions resulted from several international meetings and
workshops organized in Asia as part of the South/ Southeast Asia
Research Initiative (SARI) under the NASA Land-Cover/Land-Use
Change Program. The book is divided into three sections, each
containing multiple contributions: a) Mapping, Monitoring, and
Modeling of Vegetation Fires, b) Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Air
Pollution, and c) Air Pollution Modeling and Decision Support
Systems. These sections are preceded by an introductory chapter by
the editors that highlights the latest satellite-derived fire
statistics and the current fire situation in S/SEA. This book will
be a valuable resource for remote sensing scientists, geographers,
ecologists, atmospheric, climate, environmental scientists,
including policymakers, and all who wish to advance their knowledge
on vegetation fires and emissions in South/Southeast Asia.
General
Imprint: |
Springer International Publishing AG
|
Country of origin: |
Switzerland |
Release date: |
May 2023 |
First published: |
2023 |
Editors: |
Krishna Prasad Vadrevu
• Toshimasa Ohara
• Chris Justice
|
Dimensions: |
235 x 155mm (L x W) |
Pages: |
602 |
Edition: |
1st ed. 2023 |
ISBN-13: |
978-3-03-129915-5 |
Categories: |
Books
|
LSN: |
3-03-129915-9 |
Barcode: |
9783031299155 |
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