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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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Ocean researchers are studying the data consistency between different salinity products.
Data in Action
July 27, 2021
This ARSET training introduces how NASA earth observations can contribute to a greater understanding of energy management applications.
Training
June 1-22, 2021
Esta capacitación de ARSET cubre el uso de observaciones terrestres para el monitoreo operativo de incendios.
Training
May 11-27, 2021
This ARSET training provides lectures and case studies focused on the use of Earth observations for operational fire monitoring.
Training
May 11-27, 2021
Satellite data reveals the oceanic response to the record-setting season.
Data in Action
March 25, 2021
This ARSET training teaches how to use earth observations to estimate water budgets for a given river basin.
Training
July 21 - Aug. 4, 2020
This ARSET training addresses how to use remote sensing data for agriculture monitoring, specifically drought and crop monitoring.
Training
April 14 - May 5, 2020
Evaluating the evolution of ocean response to the 2019 Atlantic tropical cyclones.
Data in Action
April 2, 2020
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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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