EAP Workshop @ National Center for Atmospheric Research: Energy, Fire, and Changing Landscapes – Satellite Applications

Conference Goals

This conference focused on how satellite data can be used to improve our ability to manage wildfires and energy infrastructure in a changing climate. The conference brought together academic, industry, government, and non-profit leaders to learn how satellites can assist with wildfire risk mitigation for power systems and minimize impacts on vulnerable communities.

Brad Pierce, UW-Madison, Co-Chair

Joseph Wilkins, Howard University, Co-Chair

Major themes include:

• Satellite wildfire detection/smoke 
• Wildfires and Energy demand 
• Wildland/Urban Interface
• Grid Operations and wildfire risk 
• Environmental Justice
• Climate resilience

Planning Committee

Michael Kamp, UW-Madison; Paul Meier, UW-Madison; Mark Lauby, North American Electric Reliability Corporation; Branden Sudduth, Western Electricity Coordinating Council; Steve Ashbaker, Western Electricity Coordinating Council; Paul Stackhouse, NASA; Osinachi Ajoku, Howard University; Louisa Emmons, NCAR; Tim Juliano, NCAR; Amy Decastro, NCAR; Christine Wiedinmyer, University of Colorado-Boulder