LEO satellites are crucial for accurate detection. They can identify small, precise hotspots when optimal conditions like clear skies and the necessary minimum size are present.
However, since LEO satellites orbit the Earth, they take a certain amount of time to pass over specific regions. This results in specific coverage timeframes for each area, typically falling during daylight and evening or night periods.
That is why we combine the use of both LEO & GEO, to balance precision and continuous monitoring. In order to fill in the time gaps where there aren't LEO detections, GEO satellites will provide continuous, broad-area coverage every 15-20 minutes.
This constant monitoring is essential for real-time tracking of fires as they develop, helping us quickly identify new hotspots and follow ongoing fire spread.
If you want to learn more about LEO & GEO and how to expect from their data, refer to this article.
In short, GEO data updates every 20 minutes, while specific LEO coverage times can be found using Markers on the map or directly within Clusters.
For this, please follow the instructions:
📍 via Markers
1. Right click anywhere in the map to set a marker
2. Scroll down to locate the LEO Satellite Passes menu.
🟦 via Clusters:
You can find the LEO Satellite Passes right on the Cluster Menu.
The list provides a clear view of when to expect LEO satellite passes for your marker area or cluster using local time.
The table shows the Acquisition Time, which is when the sensor captures the image of the Earth's surface. Detection Time refers to when the image has been processed. To learn more about it, please refer to our FAQs.
Note that there are symbols on the right side of the list, which indicate the expected cloudiness at the time of the overpass.
