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SMAP Resources
Earthdata offers a range of resources for users working with Soil Moisture Active Passive (SMAP) data. These include tutorials and other learning opportunities as well as related news, documents, and frequently asked questions.
Documents
| Name Sort descending | Description | File Type | Date Published | |
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| NASA/RSS SMAP Salinity: Version 5.0 Validated Release | NASA/RSS SMAP Salinity: Version 5.0 Validated Release | PDF (6.13 mb) | June 21, 2023 | |
| NASA/RSS SMAP Salinity: Version 6.0 Validated Release | NASA/RSS SMAP Salinity: Version 6.0 Validated Release - Release Notes | PDF (4.34 mb) | Jan. 18, 2024 | |
| SMAP Salinity and Wind Speed Data User Guide | SMAP Salinity and Wind Speed Data User Guide | PDF (5.94 mb) | Nov. 12, 2020 |
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SMAP Learning Resources
The Emergency Environmental Health Dashboard helped local communities assess water quality risks and infrastructure damage following Hurricane Helene and Tropical Storm Chantal.
Data in Action
Nov. 18, 2025
This ARSET training teaches participants how satellite-based Earth observations can inform landslide science and disaster planning.
Training
March 11-18, 2025
Can summer salinity values help better predict ice formation in the fall?
StoryMap
Jan. 22, 2025
Join us to learn more about datasets and tools that enable the harmonization of remote sensing and in situ ecological data products for site-based research.
Webinar
Aug. 22, 2024
Research shows that coastal sea surface temperatures could be used as a proxy for detecting changes that are expected in the cycling of water between the oceans and continents.
Data in Action
April 18, 2024
Learn more about NASA's Application for Extracting and Exploring Analysis Ready Samples (AppEEARS). This webinar showcases the system's capabilities and highlights learning resources to help simplify data access workflows using AppEEARS.
Webinar
April 9, 2024
The SASSIE project aimed to determine if sea surface salinity variations generated by summer sea ice melt are an important predictor for sea ice advance in the fall.
Data in Action
Jan. 30, 2024
This advanced-level training focuses on using remote sensing observations for monitoring post-fire impacts on watershed health.
Training
July 6-13, 2023
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SMAP News
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Data from NASA’s ASF DAAC helps scientists like Dr. Zhong Lu develop satellite radar remote-sensing techniques for studying geohazards.
Data User Story
July 28, 2022
Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) Data from NASA’s ASF DAAC helps scientists like Dr. Steve Bowman provide Utah’s citizens with timely scientific information about the state’s geologic hazards.
Data User Story
June 29, 2021
Researchers follow the wanderings of fresh water in the tropics.
Feature Article
March 1, 2021
Invasive species cost the U.S. economy approximately $120 billion a year and disrupt the dynamics of ecosystems. Researchers are increasingly using remote sensing to map where invasive species are and where they could spread in order to minimize their damage.
Feature Article
Feb. 25, 2021
Researchers study the recipe for salt, currents, and climate.
Feature Article
Dec. 28, 2020
Ranchers want to know what to do about dry spells.
Feature Article
Dec. 27, 2020
Who uses NASA Earth science data? Dr. Laura Bourgeau-Chavez, for studying wetlands and wildfire.
Data User Story
Dec. 22, 2020
Who uses NASA Earth science data? Dr. Kristine M. Larson, to explore new ways of using remote sensing technologies.
Data User Story
Dec. 22, 2020
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