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View a demonstration of the Point Sampler using the Application for Extracting and Exploring Analysis Ready Samples (AppEEARS).
Tutorial
Dec. 21, 2018
Read stories from the 2017 issue of Sensing our Planet to learn about the many uses of MODIS data distributed by LP DAAC.
Data in Action
Dec. 19, 2018
Learn how scientists use remote sensing data to study sea ice patterns to see how changes can influence weather, climate, and animal populations in these regions.
Data in Action
Dec. 6, 2018
Read stories from the 2016 issue of Sensing our Planet to learn about the many uses of MODIS data distributed by LP DAAC.
Data in Action
Nov. 28, 2018
NASA scientists examined the sea surface temperature response associated with this 2018 hurricane.
Data in Action
Nov. 26, 2018
The Application for Extracting and Exploring Analysis Ready Samples (AppEEARS) tool simplifies data access, extraction, transformation, and visualization for defined areas.
Tutorial
Nov. 9, 2018
Learn how remote sensing is used to determine the unique spectral characteristics of plants.
Tutorial
Oct. 29, 2018
Learn how satellite data supported research on forest growing seasons in Thailand, land degradation risk in Cyprus, and agricultural yield forecasting in Eastern Europe.
Data in Action
Oct. 25, 2018
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NASA Earth observation data contributed to the discovery of a previously unknown subpopulation of polar bears in Southeast Greenland.
Feature Article
June 23, 2022
Image captured on Jun 13, 2022, by the MODIS instrument aboard the Terra satellite.
Worldview Image of the Week
June 14, 2022
Data from NASA’s LP DAAC help Dr. David Thoma determine how climate change will impact natural resources on National Park System lands.
Data User Story
May 23, 2022
Update Your Bookmarks: We are no longer processing the "Chlorophyll a Terra/MODIS" (MODIS_Terra_Chlorophyll_A) and "Chlorophyll a Aqua/MODIS" (MODIS_Aqua_Chlorophyll_A). Comparable layers are available for Terra/MODIS, Aqua/MODIS and now, Suomi NPP/VIIRS.
Blog
May 19, 2022
With the eventual retirement of the Terra and Aqua platforms, the Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) instruments will take the lead in daily Earth observations.
Feature Article
May 18, 2022
NASA’s Terra mission soon will shift to Phase F: decommissioning. Here's what this means for the future of this groundbreaking satellite.
Feature Article
May 3, 2022
Data from NASA’s NSIDC DAAC helps scientists like Dr. Kristin Poinar develop the next generation of models for forecasting sea-level rise from melting glaciers and ice sheets.
Data User Story
May 3, 2022
Data from NASA’s Atmospheric Science Data Center helps system engineers like Abigail Nastan develop engaging new ways of partnering with data users to maximize the benefits of NASA Earth science missions.
Data User Story
May 2, 2022
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