Measuring Moisture in Fire Fuel (IMAGE) University of Utah Caption University of Utah geographer Philip Dennison works with equipment to determine if moisture in Utah sagebrush can be measured indirectly by satellites. His latest study involves improving forecasts of fire-vulnerability periods in the Santa Monica Mountains of Southern California. Credit Kraivut Charoensiri, University of Utah. Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.