Engineers at the University of Michigan have helped launch a groundbreaking wildfire-monitoring satellite that can detect fires within one minute of ignition. The satellite, part of the FireSat constellation, was developed under the leadership of Frederick Bartman, professor of Climate and Space Sciences at U-M. Designed to revolutionize wildfire response, it delivers alerts to first responders and communities almost instantaneously. This cutting-edge technology could be a game-changer in preventing devastation and saving lives during wildfire seasons.
