While a number of resource management and scientific applications for satellite fire observations have been identified, little is known about the accuracy and validity of the various data sources and products or how they might be used together for an improved depiction of fire events. The benefits of performing an accuracy assessment of satellite derived fire products are:
Documenting the detection limits for various sensors
Understanding the errors for each sensor
Improving the algorithms
Developing confidence in the use of the data
Developing calibrations for more accurate input into models