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Read highlights of three publications that detail how NASA Earth observation data informs forest structure mapping, disease vector tracking, and mineral identification.
Data in Action
April 26, 2021
Satellite data reveals the oceanic response to the record-setting season.
Data in Action
March 25, 2021
This ARSET training introduces remote sensing observations for monitoring the water level of lakes.
Training
Feb. 9-23, 2021
The webinar introduces satellite remote sensing, radiance conversion, image classification, and geophysical product creation, and more.
Webinar
Jan. 29, 2021
Learn how MODIS data helped researchers assess the impact of pandemic-triggered lockdowns on air pollution in India.
Data in Action
Jan. 4, 2021
Discover how LP DAAC data supports long-term vegetation trend analysis in East Africa and live fuel moisture estimation in fire-prone shrublands of Spain.
Data in Action
Nov. 30, 2020
Discover how a NASA DEVELOP team used NASA Earth science remote sensing data to observe the impacts urban growth has had on the city of Huntsville, Alabama.
Data in Action
Nov. 17, 2020
This ARSET training covers the use of remote sensing in determining and explaining urban heat islands, and ways to mitigate the effects.
Training
Nov. 10-24, 2020
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NASA's Level-1 and Atmosphere Archive and Distribution System Distributed Active Archive Center has joined the Earthdata Forum, NASA's interactive platform that gives data users the chance to communicate with and learn from experts.
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March 1, 2021
Is the delicate relationship between fire and plants changing?
Feature Article
March 1, 2021
Invasive species cost the U.S. economy approximately $120 billion a year and disrupt the dynamics of ecosystems. Researchers are increasingly using remote sensing to map where invasive species are and where they could spread in order to minimize their damage.
Feature Article
Feb. 25, 2021
Deforestation is taking a toll on the Amazon and other areas of high variability of life. Dr. Eric Bullock uses NASA Earth observation data to explore the consequences of land use and land cover change in these areas.
Data User Story
Feb. 25, 2021
Global climate change is leading to shifts in vital ecosystems. Dr. Malone uses Earth observation data to explore how a changing climate impacts ecosystem structure and function.
Data User Story
Feb. 25, 2021
Coastal ecosystems are some of Earth’s most biologically varied environments, especially coastal mangrove forests. Dr. Lagomasino uses Earth observing data to study these vital biomes.
Data User Story
Feb. 25, 2021
Image captured on 25 January 2021, by the MODIS instrument, aboard the Terra satellite.
Worldview Image of the Week
Feb. 1, 2021
The webinar introduces satellite remote sensing, radiance conversion, image classification, and geophysical product creation, and more.
Webinar
Jan. 29, 2021
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