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Join us to learn how to discover, subset, access and visualize both MODIS and VIIRS data products using a suite of user-friendly tools developed by NASA's ORNL DAAC.
Webinar
April 19, 2022
Through NASA FIRMS, users can interactively view fire data via the Fire Map, search for both VIIRS and MODIS active fires/hotspots and sign-up to receive automated Fire Email Alerts for their geographic areas of interest. Join us to learn more!
Webinar
April 19, 2022
Want to learn how to use R and Python to work with remote sensing data? Join us as we demonstrate how to perform basic data preparation, processing, computation, and visualization techniques using ASTER and VIIRS Surface Reflectance data.
Webinar
April 18, 2022
Learn how SeaBASS can be leveraged for data search, discovery, and access, and will demonstrate how SeaBASS supports NASA’s ocean color satellite products and the broader scientific community.
Webinar
April 18, 2022
NASA GLOBE Clouds is an international citizen science program that collects cloud observations from participants around the world and compares them with satellite data. Learn more about the benefits and limitations of this citizen science data for scientific inquiry.
Webinar
April 15, 2022
Cette formation ARSET explique comment appliquer les données de télédétection du UN Biodiversity Lab pour la conservation et le développement durable.
Training
April 14 - May 4, 2022
Esta capacitación de ARSET cubre cómo usar datos del UN Biodiversity Lab para conservación y desarrollo sostenible.
Training
April 14 - May 4, 2022
This ARSET training shares how to apply UN Biodiversity Lab remote sensing/geospatial data for conservation and sustainable development priorities.
Training
April 14 - May 4, 2022
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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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