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The objectives of the fire mapping and monitoring theme of the global observation of forest and landcover dynamics (GOFC-GOLD) program are to refine and articulate the international requirements for fire related observations, to increase access to and make the best possible use of existing and future observing systems for fire management, policy decision-making and global change research and to ensure the provision of long-term, systematic satellite observations necessary for the production of the full suite of recommended fire products. The GOFC-GOLD Fire Implementation Team also fostered the development of regional networks of data providers and users to capture regional specific information needs and priorities. This chapter discusses specific goals of the program related to pre-fire evaluation, fire observations and post-fire assessment, and the implementation status of corresponding activities. Examples of contributory programs from US agencies are also presented.
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Csiszar, I.A. et al. (2013). The GOFC-GOLD Fire Mapping and Monitoring Theme: Assessment and Strategic Plans. In: Qu, J.J., Sommers, W.T., Yang, R., Riebau, A.R. (eds) Remote Sensing and Modeling Applications to Wildland Fires. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-32530-4_23
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