disaster response
4 articlesFlood Monitoring with Sentinel-1 SAR Time Series: Tracking Inundation from Space
SAR backscatter time series from Sentinel-1 detects flood onset, peak inundation, and recession through clouds. Learn how VV backscatter drops indicate flooding, how to set up continuous flood monitoring zones, and how to interpret SAR time series for disaster response.
2026-04-11 · 9 min read
Post-Disaster Recovery Monitoring with Satellite Time Series
Satellite time series monitoring tracks the recovery trajectory after floods, earthquakes, wildfires, and other disasters. Learn how NDVI, SAR backscatter, NDWI, and nighttime lights collectively reveal what has recovered, what has not, and where recovery is lagging.
2026-04-04 · 8 min read
NASA FIRMS Explained: VIIRS vs MODIS, FRP & Confidence
How NASA FIRMS detects active fires: VIIRS 375 m vs MODIS 1 km, fire radiative power (FRP), confidence levels and what each detection record contains.
2026-02-10 · 7 min read
Mapping Floods with SAR: A Practical Workflow from Search to Analysis
Step-by-step guide to delineating flood extent using Sentinel-1 SAR data. Covers pre-event baseline selection, backscatter thresholding, and common interpretation mistakes to avoid.
2025-12-10 · 7 min read