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An example of a nighttime ASTER surface temperature image of Phoenix, Arizona.

Crop Yields, Elevation Change, and Urban Heat

Explore how LP DAAC data was used to forecast spring wheat yields in Canada, track elevation change at a U.S. coal mine, and examine land cover impacts on urban heat in Phoenix, Arizona.
Data in Action
Nov. 25, 2014
Hurricane Ivan

Hurricane Ivan: 10 Years Later

ASTER data are used to evaluate the affects of Hurricane Ivan, a unique and destructive storm, after making two U.S. landfalls.
Data in Action
Sept. 30, 2014
ASTER satellite image of the Tibetan plateau

The Role of Terrain Data

See how digital elevation models are used to create three-dimensional data visualizations, which provide an insightful perspective on landscapes.
Data in Action
Aug. 18, 2014
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Terra, Aqua, and Aura Data Continuity Workshop

The May 23-25, 2023, online workshop will determine needs, evaluate current capabilities, identify gaps, and specify potential actions for NASA’s Terra, Aqua, and Aura mission data.
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April 30, 2023
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Terra's Lower Orbit Virtual Community Forum

This virtual, open community forum on Dec 8, 2022, features discussions of Terra instrument and spacecraft health, mission longevity, and prospective scientific impacts, data product implications, and opportunities resulting from past and future orbit changes.
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Nov. 17, 2022
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