NASA Predator Drone, Ikhaha, to Map Wildfire Hot Spots


	NASA Predator Drone, Ikhaha, to Map Wildfire Hot Spots

BobbyDelray

10-25-2007 11:29 PM

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statistics, thermal imaging sensors, "nasa satellite", nasa satellite, map, wildfire, drone, ikhaha, "google satellite maps" hot spots

BobbyDelray says:

Awesome 3-D Images from NASA.

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10-26-2007 3:09 PM

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Great to see a really useful and peaceful use like this.

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