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This study analyzes 23,000 globally distributed wildfire smoke plume injection heights from MISR, stratified by region, biome, and month or season.
Data in Action
Oct. 10, 2018
Learn how scientists have used remote sensing data to support fish conservation in remote regions of Alaska.
Data in Action
Sept. 26, 2018
In Spring 2018, DEVELOP researchers used MODIS data to develop a mosquito tracking model to help prevent vector-borne diseases in Western Europe.
Data in Action
Aug. 29, 2018
This ARSET training focuses on areas of urban flooding that satellite data can track, including extreme precipitation and waterlogged and ponded surfaces.
Training
July 25 - Aug. 1, 2018
Remote sensing data's drought-indicating parameters are essential to manage the impact of water scarcities and minimize drought losses.
Data in Action
June 27, 2018
Learn how ASTER data are being used to study vegetation health and water in Africa.
Data in Action
May 23, 2018
This ARSET training covers the NASA data and tools useful for monitoring tropical storms.
Training
May 3-10, 2018
Discover how remote sensing data support water monitoring, wildfire risk modeling, and identification of optimal rainwater harvesting locations.
Data in Action
April 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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