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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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A summary of datasets, products, and resources released by NASA’s Distributed Active Archive Centers (DAACs) in November 2023.
News
Dec. 5, 2023
NASA Earth science data help scientists like Dr. James G. Allen develop processes for better satellite retrievals of ocean parameters.
Data User Story
Nov. 30, 2023
MISR L1 and L2 Product Generation Resumes with New Data Product Format
News
Nov. 6, 2023
NASA Earth science data help Dr. Gonzalo González Abad produce retrievals of formaldehyde and other atmospheric trace gases.
Data User Story
Oct. 26, 2023
A summary of datasets, products, and resources released by NASA’s Distributed Active Archive Centers (DAACs) in September 2023.
News
Sept. 29, 2023
View a list of the layers that now show previously hidden pixel classifications.
Blog
Sept. 12, 2023
Image captured July 26, 2023, by the MODIS instrument aboard NASA’s Terra satellite.
Worldview Image of the Week
July 27, 2023
NASA Earth science data help scientists like Dr. Dan Runfola estimate the socioeconomic status of individuals around the globe.
Data User Story
July 27, 2023
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