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ASTER: The Ultimate 2018 Winter Olympics Observer

See ASTER instrument images revealing the transformation of South Korea's Mount Gariwang for the 2018 Winter Olympics.

Data in Action

Feb. 21, 2018

Using Geospatial Data to Assess Extreme temperatures of Public Transit

In Spring 2017, DEVELOP researchers in Phoenix used NASA data to determine how hot area bus stops are in summer to determine which ones need shelters.

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Dec. 27, 2017

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Work with ASTER L1T Visible and Near Infrared Data in R

Learn how to work with ASTER Level 1 Precision Terrain Corrected Registered At-Sensor Radiance ASTER L1T HDF-EOS (.hdf) files in R.

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Aug. 4, 2017

ASTER image of Keansburg, NJ after superstorm Sandy

Observing Superstorm Sandy with VIIRS and ASTER Data: A 5 Year Review

Follow Superstorm Sandy's lifecycle and impacts, and how the recovery of affected ecosystems were tracked by NASA remote sensing data.

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July 6, 2017

Studying Drought in the Navajo Nation With Remote Sensing Data

Read how Navajo Nation Climate III DEVELOP team used Earth observation data to investigate drivers of drought in the Southwestern United States.

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June 14, 2017

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West Africa Atlas: Using History and Remote Sensing to Build a More Sustainable Future

The West Africa Atlas uses ASTER data, aerial imagery, and ground images to illustrate changes and responses to environmental challenges in 17 countries.

Data in Action

March 1, 2017

ASTER satellite image of glaciers in the Bhutan-Himalaya

Global Land Ice Measurements from Space: Observing Glaciers Using ASTER

The Global Land Ice Measurements from Space (GLIMS) initiative uses satellite data to track glacier changes, providing vital data for climate and hazard studies.

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Dec. 14, 2016

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Using NASA Data to to Improve Climate Resilience for Agriculture

Discover how a NASA DEVELOP team developed a tool to understand drought impact and avoid long-term effects.

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Nov. 30, 2016

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Dr. Bernard Hubbard

Dr. Bernard Hubbard uses NASA Earth science data to help locate mineral resources and assess natural hazards.

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April 22, 2021

Lela Prashad

Who uses NASA Earth science data? Lela Prashad, for exploring how people live in and experience urban environments.

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April 22, 2021

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Lightning Spies

ALTUS Cumulus Electrification Study (ACES) help validate LIS data to examine thunderstorms.

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April 19, 2021

NASA Shuttle Radar Topography Mission (SRTM) V3 Global 1 arc second hillshade image of the Mt Everest region

NASA Shuttle Radar Topography Mission (SRTM) Version 3.0 Global 1 arc second Data Released over Asia and Australia

SRTMGL1 coverage now includes Africa, Europe, North America, South America, Asia, and Australia in 1° X 1° tiles at 1 arc second (about 30 meters) resolution.

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March 1, 2021

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ASTER: The Ultimate 2018 Winter Olympics Observer

Using Geospatial Data to Assess Extreme temperatures of Public Transit

Work with ASTER L1T Visible and Near Infrared Data in R

Observing Superstorm Sandy with VIIRS and ASTER Data: A 5 Year Review

Studying Drought in the Navajo Nation With Remote Sensing Data

West Africa Atlas: Using History and Remote Sensing to Build a More Sustainable Future

Global Land Ice Measurements from Space: Observing Glaciers Using ASTER

Using NASA Data to to Improve Climate Resilience for Agriculture

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Dr. Bernard Hubbard

Lela Prashad

Lightning Spies

NASA Shuttle Radar Topography Mission (SRTM) Version 3.0 Global 1 arc second Data Released over Asia and Australia

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