Monitoring Wildfires in Thailand: A Case Study of the ECSTAR-TeroSpace’s Earth Observation Project ()
ABSTRACT
The
primary objective of this paper is to present a comprehensive case study on monitoring wildfires in Nakhon
Nayok, Thailand, utilizing Earth observation platforms. This initiative project has been undertaken by the Excellence Center of
Space Technology and Research (ECSTAR), in partnership with its spin-off
startup, TeroSpace. The study aims to provide an in-depth analysis of the
wildfire incidents in the region, utilizing advanced technologies such as
satellite imagery and data analytics, and to identify ways to improve future
wildfire management. In particular, the paper focuses on the wildfires
including thermal area comparison that ravaged the land in Nakhon Nayok
Province in central Thailand from March to April 18th, 2023. To conduct this
study, the ECSTAR-TeroSpace analytic team utilized satellite images from Earth
observation platforms: MODIS and Sentinel-2A. By presenting this case study,
this paper contributes to the broader understanding of how to monitor and
manage wildfires in a changing climate. The findings of this study underscore
the importance of proactive and collaborative efforts in mitigating the
negative impacts of wildfires in Nakhon Nayok and other regions in Thailand.
Share and Cite:
Kanchanarat, B. , Akkathai, U. , Pimno, A. and Malisuwan, S. (2023) Monitoring Wildfires in Thailand: A Case Study of the ECSTAR-TeroSpace’s Earth Observation Project.
Journal of Geoscience and Environment Protection,
11, 23-36. doi:
10.4236/gep.2023.116002.
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