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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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Active fire detection data from five geostationary sensors are available in NASA's Fire Information for Resource Management System (FIRMS) and collectively provide global coverage.
Blog
June 27, 2024
Global and US/Canada active Fire Maps enable users to visualize the location, extent, and impact of wildfires with minimal delay.
Feature Article
June 24, 2024
Data from NASA's Fire Information for Resource Management System (FIRMS) help personnel in Canada's Northwest Territories Department of Environment and Climate Change manage wildfires.
Feature Article
June 11, 2024
GHRSST Sea Surface Temperature image showing the Gulf Stream in the Atlantic Ocean on May 29, 2024.
Worldview Image of the Week
May 30, 2024
New ocean color, nighttime lights, corrected reflectance, and other layers have been added to Worldview's extensive catalog of satellite imagery.
News
May 14, 2024
A summary of datasets, products, and resources released by NASA's Distributed Active Archive Centers (DAACs) in April 2024.
News
May 7, 2024
Image captured on May 1, 2024, by the MODIS instrument aboard NASA's Terra satellite.
Worldview Image of the Week
May 2, 2024
Data from NASA's Fire Information for Resource Management System (FIRMS) help global Indji Watch customers stay aware of natural hazards.
Feature Article
April 30, 2024
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