Remote sensing of biomass burning in the tropics

摘要: Biomass burning in the tropics, a large source of trace gases, has expanded drastically last decade due to increase controlled and uncontrolled deforestation South America (Setzer et al. 1988; Malingreau Tucker 1988), an area cultivated land with expansion population Africa (Seiler Crutzen 1980; Houghton 1987). In process gases particulates are emitted atmosphere, ability earth fix CO2 is substantially reduced (17% primary productivity occurs humid tropical forests — Atjay 1979; Mooney 1987), as result strong contribution anticipated climate change (Houghton Woodwell 1989).