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Explore how MODIS data was used to support forest monitoring in Siberia, agricultural drought analysis across Africa, and fractal-based woodland extraction in Beijing.
Data in Action
Oct. 31, 2017
The Application for Extracting and Exploring Analysis Ready Samples (AppEEARS) Area Sampler allows users to extract, visualize, and download NASA data for an area of interest.
Tutorial
Oct. 25, 2017
See how data from MODIS and VIIRS allow meteorologists to observe how a hurricane formed, where it went, how long it lasted, and its impact.
Data in Action
Oct. 19, 2017
Learn how the interactive platform helps researchers analyze hurricane data.
Data in Action
Oct. 3, 2017
Learn how MODIS data help predict the spread of West Nile virus.
Data in Action
Sept. 17, 2017
This ARSET training provides an overview of remote sensing products, tools, and applications for ecological modeling.
Training
Sept. 7-28, 2017
This ARSET training covers how to use remote sensing to identify impaired water quality from harmful algal blooms.
Training
Sept. 5-26, 2017
Learn how ecologists used MODIS data to show vegetation's impact on Oregon bird communities.
Data in Action
Aug. 30, 2017
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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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