Lain Graham writes for Esri: Due to a combination of record-breaking heat, severe drought conditions, and dry winds, a series of devastating wildfires impacted the West Coast of the United States during the summer of 2020, burning millions of acres of land. The wildfires resulted in loss of life and property on the ground and disruptions in the air from their associated smoke plumes. By visualizing and animating NASA Atmospheric Infrared Sounder (AIRS) data using 3D voxel layers, we can track the movement of wildfire plumes at all levels of the atmosphere. This capability enables scientists and first responders to analyze the fires from the ground, and also provides a “bird’s eye” view.
go to Esri website: Leveraging Multidimensional Data from NASA AIRS to Track Wildfire Plumes Using 3D Voxel Layers (esri.com)
