Automatic detection of wildfire burn scars and estimation of greenhouse gas emissions in the Chapada dos Guimarães environmental protection area using satellite images

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https://doi.org/10.18406/2316-1817v17nunico20252017

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Remote sensing. Fire detection. Greenhouse gases.

Abstract

Wildfires are recurrent in the Chapada dos Guimarães environmental protection area, Mato Grosso, Brazil. Besides the fact that these fires significantly affect biogeochemical cycles, another cause for concern is the release of greenhouse gases such as CO2, CH4 and N2O from biomass burning. Thus, this study was developed to create a computer system for detecting wildfire burn scars and measuring the volume of gases released automatically. Construction was based on the calculation of spectral indices from Sentinel-2 images, with a spatial resolution of 10 meters and a five-day time resolution. The system downloads data every five days, generates a thematic map showing burned areas and a report in CSV format with area size and an estimate of emitted gases. It is currently operational and constantly monitors the appearance of new points of origin in the study area. Validation to date is qualitative, but a quantitative approach is underway.

Author Biographies

Robson Brito Santos, Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia de São Paulo, Campus Presidente Epitácio

Formado em Tecnologia da Informação e Ensino Médio (2 Grau) pelo Instituto Federal de São Paulo, campus Presidente Epitácio(2022). Durante minha trajetória acadêmica, desenvolvi uma sólida base em computação e tecnologia, além de uma paixão genuína pelo universo tecnológico.Atualmente,Cursando Ciência da Computação, onde busco aprofundar meus conhecimentos e explorar novas áreas do campo. Tenho experiência em programação, hardware e software, além de gerenciamento de banco de dados e análise de sistemas.Atuo na linha de pesquisa voltada para o desenvolvimento de soluções inovadoras que enfrentem desafios complexos. Valorizo o trabalho em equipe e o planejamento, comprometendo-me a contribuir para o sucesso de projetos que utilizem a tecnologia para impactar positivamente a vida das pessoas e da sociedade.

Igor Luiz Berti Silva, Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia de São Paulo, Campus Presidente Epitácio

Ensino Médio (2o grau) pelo Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia de Mato Grosso do Sul, Brasil(2018)

Thiago Statella, Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia de São Paulo, Campus Presidente Epitácio

Engenheiro Cartógrafo (2002), Mestre (2005) e Doutor (2012) em Ciências Cartográficas pela Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho - UNESP. Professor Titular do Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia de São Paulo - IFSP. Possui experiência em Geociências, com ênfase em Cartografia, Sensoriamento Remoto e Processamento Digital de Imagens. Atualmente, trabalha na linha de pesquisa Computação de Imagens voltada para as ciências planetárias.

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2025-09-26

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Brito Santos, R., Luiz Berti Silva, I., & Statella, T. (2025). Automatic detection of wildfire burn scars and estimation of greenhouse gas emissions in the Chapada dos Guimarães environmental protection area using satellite images. Revista Agrogeoambiental, 17(unico), e20252017. https://doi.org/10.18406/2316-1817v17nunico20252017

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