Atmospheric emissions from vegetation fires in Portugal (1990–2008): estimates, uncertainty analysis, and sensitivity analysis

Atmospheric emissions from wildfires in Portugal were estimated yearly over the period 1990–2008 using Landsat-based burnt area maps and land cover maps, national forest inventory data, biometric models, and literature review data. Emissions were calculated as the product of area burnt, biomass load...

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Main Authors: I. M. D. Rosa, J. M. C. Pereira, S. Tarantola
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2011-03-01
Series:Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics
Online Access:http://www.atmos-chem-phys.net/11/2625/2011/acp-11-2625-2011.pdf