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MODIS Resources
Earthdata resources for users working with NASA’s Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) data include tutorials and other learning resources, news announcements such as instrument updates and data releases, user guides and related documents, and frequently asked questions.
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MODIS Learning Resources
Explore how MODIS data was used to support forest monitoring in Siberia, agricultural drought analysis across Africa, and fractal-based woodland extraction in Beijing.
Data in Action
Oct. 31, 2017
The Application for Extracting and Exploring Analysis Ready Samples (AppEEARS) Area Sampler allows users to extract, visualize, and download NASA data for an area of interest.
Tutorial
Oct. 25, 2017
See how data from MODIS and VIIRS allow meteorologists to observe how a hurricane formed, where it went, how long it lasted, and its impact.
Data in Action
Oct. 19, 2017
Learn how the interactive platform helps researchers analyze hurricane data.
Data in Action
Oct. 3, 2017
Learn how MODIS data help predict the spread of West Nile virus.
Data in Action
Sept. 17, 2017
This ARSET training provides an overview of remote sensing products, tools, and applications for ecological modeling.
Training
Sept. 7-28, 2017
This ARSET training covers how to use remote sensing to identify impaired water quality from harmful algal blooms.
Training
Sept. 5-26, 2017
Learn how ecologists used MODIS data to show vegetation's impact on Oregon bird communities.
Data in Action
Aug. 30, 2017
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In October 2001, a volcano in the remote South Sandwich Islands began spewing ash and lava. Less than 24 hours after the eruption began, a research team nearly 9,000 miles away was estimating how much energy the volcano was producing.
Feature Article
July 28, 2020
Researchers map vegetation and analyze the heat island effect in the urban landscape.
Feature Article
July 28, 2020
More than 1,750 children in the U.S. Upper Midwest had the chance to become scientists for a day thanks a program at the University of Toledo.
Feature Article
July 28, 2020
As wildlands shrink, scientists study the ecologies that people have tamed.
Feature Article
July 28, 2020
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