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The West Africa Atlas uses ASTER data, aerial imagery, and ground images to illustrate changes and responses to environmental challenges in 17 countries.
Data in Action
March 1, 2017
Satellite data from NASA's MODIS instrument illustrates the relationship between snow cover and temperature and the viability of skiing conditions over time.
Data in Action
Feb. 2, 2017
Learn about Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) Version 6 Surface Reflectance data, including band combinations and data values.
Tutorial
Jan. 23, 2017
Learn to interpret Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) Surface Reflectance data quality via Quality Assurance bits, tools, and resources.
Tutorial
Jan. 23, 2017
Learn how to interpret Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) Land Surface Temperature data quality information, including decoding binary quality layers and utilizing tools for data analysis.
Tutorial
Jan. 23, 2017
Learn how to access Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) Surface Reflectance data through Earthdata Search.
Tutorial
Jan. 23, 2017
The Global Land Ice Measurements from Space (GLIMS) initiative uses satellite data to track glacier changes, providing vital data for climate and hazard studies.
Data in Action
Dec. 14, 2016
Discover how a NASA DEVELOP team developed a tool to understand drought impact and avoid long-term effects.
Data in Action
Nov. 30, 2016
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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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