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Aqua Resources
Earthdata resources for users working with NASA’s Aqua 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.
Aqua Learning Resources
This ARSET training provides an overview of carbon monitoring for terrestrial ecosystems.
Training
June 9 - July 7, 2016
Read stories from the 2015 issue of Sensing our Planet to learn about the many uses of MODIS data distributed by LP DAAC.
Data in Action
June 1, 2016
This ARSET training provides demonstrations and hands-on experience in using NASA remote sensing observations and flood mapping tools.
Training
March 16 - April 6, 2016
Learn how MODIS data reprocessing campaigns make the data more accurate, especially for temperature estimates of error-prone land-cover types such as deserts.
Data in Action
Feb. 24, 2016
See how MODIS Leaf Area Index data are used to complement in situ data to evaluate seasonal changes in the relationship between canopy cover and photosynthesis.
Data in Action
Jan. 27, 2016
Waves and Satellites: Effect of El Niño on Big Wave Surfing
Data in Action
Jan. 25, 2016
Emergency teams use MODIS data to monitor the locations and sizes of wildfires, observe fire patterns and durations, and track burn scars to help prevent, manage, and predict fires.
Data in Action
Nov. 25, 2015
NASA DEVELOP teams used MODIS and ASTER data to address wildfire impacts, flooding risks, and wildlife conservation through remote sensing.
Data in Action
Nov. 18, 2015
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This ArcGIS StoryMap highlights Data User Profiles, Learning Resources and Worldview imagery layers in support of Earth Day 2021.
Feature Article
April 19, 2021
Hurricane researchers return, asking new questions.
Feature Article
April 19, 2021
Earth's atmosphere is more complex than previously thought.
Feature Article
April 19, 2021
Worldview and GIBS recently released new imagery in version 3.9.1 including MODIS Flood Product and CYGNSS Soil Moisture.
Blog
April 13, 2021
A new Fire Information for Resource Management System (FIRMS) focused on the US and Canada provides expanded capabilities including additional map layers, ownership boundaries, and daily fire dangers.
News
April 13, 2021
Imagery of Earth at night provide unique opportunities for research. Dr. Miller uses these data in his studies of Earth’s nocturnal environment.
Data User Story
April 13, 2021
The provisional public release of the Harmonized Landsat Sentinel-2 (HLS) dataset through NASA’s LP DAAC opens new avenues for global terrestrial research.
Feature Article
April 12, 2021
Too much warmth and too little wind fueled a massive marine heat wave along the Pacific Coast.
Feature Article
March 1, 2021
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