Satellite Fusion Tracks Wetland Flooding Daily
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<img src="https://www.newswise.com/legacy/image.php?image=https://media.newswise.com/pio/articles/857384/6ae00a648a807_ScreenShot_2026-10-27_101704_959_857384.png&width=100&height=150" alt="Newswise image" />Small, short-lived wetland flooding is a major but poorly tracked methane source. This study compares radar and optical satellite classifications of dry land, inundated vegetation and open water, then combines them statistically. The result is a daily, high-resolution probability map that fills gaps and captures brief floods for carbon and methane research.
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