Earth Observation

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Wildfire Knowledge Graph · Remote Sensing & Mapping

Working definition

The acquisition of information about Earth’s surface and atmosphere using satellite, airborne or other remote sensing systems.

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EO

In plain language

The acquisition of information about Earth’s surface and atmosphere using satellite, airborne or other remote sensing systems.

Why it matters

Earth Observation is useful because it separates one specific part of wildfire behaviour, exposure, operations or evidence from nearby concepts that can otherwise be mixed together.

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Tecnobosque explanation reviewed 12 September 2026. Source definitions are authoritative within their stated jurisdiction; the explanatory text above is an independent technical synthesis.