- A43T-2404: Building a National Potential Smoke Impact Factor (PSIF) Library: Enabling Spatiotemporal Assessment of Fire Smoke Exposure in the U.S.
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Babak Jalalzadeh Fard, University of Nebraska Medical Center (First Author, Presenting Author)
Kelli Gribben, University of Nebraska Medical Center
Ambarish Vaidyanathan, Georgia Institute of Technology
Jesse Bell, University of Nebraska Medical Center
Smoke from wildfires and controlled burns can travel long distances, affecting the health of people nearby and farther downwind. Many areas lack enough air quality monitors to detect smoke exposure from small-scale controlled burns, such as agricultural fires. To address this gap, we developed a model-based tool that estimates smoke exposure for any location in the U.S. and any time period. Our method combines publicly available satellite data on fire locations and intensity with weather data on wind patterns that carry smoke to nearby communities. We tested this tool in Nebraska for February to May from 2016 to 2023. For each zip code and day, we calculated the chance that winds would bring smoke overhead. Our system identifies places with higher smoke exposure, including rural areas without air monitors. By providing these estimates nationwide, our tool helps public health experts and local leaders better understand and respond to smoke risks. This work connects satellite and weather information with community health to protect people from the dangers of smoke pollution.
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