Using NASA VIIRS Satellite Heat Data to Detect U.S. Maritime Interdiction Strikes in Real-Time
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Summary
An OSINT (Open Source Intelligence) researcher describes using NASA's VIIRS thermal anomaly data to potentially detect U.S. maritime interdiction strikes against narco-trafficking boats in real-time before official announcements. The article details how satellite heat signatures from the FIRMS system could reveal strike locations that are otherwise only vaguely described as "in international waters" in official statements. The researcher shares specific coordinates and analysis of a potential strike event detected on October 27, demonstrating the methodology for public satellite data analysis in tracking military operations.
Key quotes
· 5 pulledI've been experimenting with NASA's VIIRS thermal anomaly feed (FIRMS) to see if any of these events are visible as they happen.
These are usually acknowledged the next day, described vaguely as 'in international waters,' with no coordinates.
On Oct 27, a single daytime VIIRS hotspot appears at 14.0387° N, 106.4606° W, which is roughly 415 nautical miles off the coast of Central America.
The methodology could potentially allow for near-real-time detection of such events before official announcements.
This approach demonstrates how public satellite data can be used for open source intelligence gathering on military operations.
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