MACC makes daily estimates of the emission of aerosols from fires detected by satellite measurements of thermal radiation. It also assimilates satellite measurements of the optical depth of aerosols.
Image of Russia and nearby areas from 4 August 2010 by the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer. Especially intense fires are outlined in red. Photo by: NASA/GSFC, MODIS Rapid Response
ECMWF is coordinator of the European Monitoring Atmospheric Composition and Climate project (MACC). More information about MACC Products Related to Russian Fires is provided here.