The USDA Forest Service is a federal agency that plays a role in the space industry through its collaborations in wildfire detection and management. They partner with organizations like NASA and NOAA to utilize satellite data for near real-time fire mapping, smoke monitoring, and early wildfire detection, including the use of AI. This involves leveraging satellite-based technologies like the NOAA GOES-R series and NASA's FIRMS to improve response times and protect communities. The Forest Service also collaborates on projects to improve communication for firefighters and to model wildfire behavior.
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ICF was awarded a $78,000,000 task order by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s U.S. Forest Service to modernize wildfire management applications and services.
Viasat Inc. and AEVEX Aerospace are working together to deliver real-time fire surveillance and situational awareness to the U.S. Forest Service and the Orange County Fire Authority.
Viasat and AEVEX Aerospace are working together to deliver real-time fire surveillance and situational awareness to the U.S. Forest Service and the Orange County Fire Authority.
Dr. Raha Hakimdavar previously worked as a hydrologist and acting national program lead for the U.S. Forest Service’s remote sensing activities.
The U.S. Forest Service used data from the Air Force’s overhead missile-warning satellites to help spot new fires and flareups during California’s 2018 wildfire season.