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Publication Details

Title:
Composite Burn Index (CBI) plot data from 2015 field campaign
Author(s):
Meddens, Arjan J.H.
Publication Year:
2017
How to Cite:
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Meddens, Arjan J.H. 2017. Composite Burn Index (CBI) plot data from 2015 field campaign. USGS ScienceBase. https://www.sciencebase.gov/catalog/item/59a738e8e4b0fd9b77cf6c81
Abstract:
Composite Burn Index (CBI) plot data from 2015 field campaign. These data are used in the detection of unburned areas using Landsat imagery, see for more info: Meddens et al. (2016). Note that the data are entered into the jFiremon database management tool and outputted as a Microsoft Access database. Most plot locations are recorded in the UTM_zone11 with NAD83 datum, although some are recorded in zone 10. See spreadsheets for more info. A total of 380 plots were recorded.

Keywords:
biota; environment; Fire; Joint Fire Science Program; JFSP; Washington; Idaho; Oregon
Related publications:
  • Meddens, Arjan J.H.; Kolden, Crystal A.; Lutz, James A. 2016. Detecting unburned areas within wildfire perimeters using Landsat and ancillary data across the northwestern United States. Remote Sensing of Environment. 186: 275-285. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rse.2016.08.023
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