PRESENTATION OF WILDFIRE OCCURRENCE RECORDED BY USING MODIS AT THE TERRITORY OF THE REPUBLIC OF SRPSKA - PRESENTED THROUGH GIS

Abstract

This research paper shows the analysis of wildfires at the territory of the Republic of Srpska which was performed using the data collected using MODIS satellite imagery while the map presentation was created through Geographic Information System (GIS). For the purpose of this research paper, the period between the years 2001 to 2021 was analyzed. The purpose of this analysis is to show the spatial distribution of the wildfires, their frequency, and its comparison with statistical data kept by Republic of Srpska Institute of Statistics. All the above data are presented cartographically and in tables clearly presenting the situation regarding wildfires at the territory of Republic of Srpska, as well as comparative analysis of the number of wildfires recorded by MODIS satellite imagery and the number of wildfires recorded by Republic of Srpska Institute of Statistics.
Keywords: wildfire, analysis, MODIS, Republic of Srpska.