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This ARSET training focuses on regional and global observation resources for conservation management.
Training
May 5 - June 2, 2015
Learn how NASA data can inform crop decisions in desert areas, help farmers predict frost events, and understand why land change trends occur.
Data in Action
April 29, 2015
Researchers used MODIS and ASTER data to analyze how the Three Gorges Dam's construction altered vegetation along the Yangtze River's riparian zones.
Data in Action
April 29, 2015
See how scientists used ASTER thermal infrared imagery to study Ethiopia's volcanically active Afar Triangle.
Data in Action
March 25, 2015
Read stories from the 2014 issue of Sensing our Planet to learn about the many uses of MODIS data distributed by LP DAAC.
Data in Action
March 18, 2015
Learn how MODIS vegetation indices can be used to monitor variations in global vegetation conditions, such as seasonal leaf changes.
Data in Action
Dec. 23, 2014
Explore how LP DAAC data was used to forecast spring wheat yields in Canada, track elevation change at a U.S. coal mine, and examine land cover impacts on urban heat in Phoenix, Arizona.
Data in Action
Nov. 25, 2014
Learn how remote sensing data from space was used to detect and monitor the King Fire in California, showcasing the importance of satellite imagery in wildfire management.
Data in Action
Nov. 7, 2014
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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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