WildFireSat : Monitor, Prevent, Protect – infographic

Infographic showcasing the objectives of the WildFireSat mission and its benefits for Canadians. (Credit: Canadian Space Agency)

Isometric infographic showing a stylized Earth with space in the background and one satellite from the WildFireSat mission in orbit. The infographic includes the following details:

A constellation of 7 microsatellites specifically designed to monitor all active wildfires in Canada, on a daily basis. 

Mission goals:

• Provide near-real-time information about fire intensity, speed, and projected path
• Contribute to information on smoke and air quality
• Generate reliable data on carbon emission
• Improve wildfire status updates for managers, especially in northern and remote areas

Benefits for Canadians:

• Prioritization of emergency response and ground operations
• Increased protection of remote communities 
• Safeguarding of resources, infrastructure, and the environment
• Improved smoke and air pollution forecasts
• Safer, more informed evacuations