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Data in Action
All across the planet, NASA Earth science data are used to meet real-world challenges.
Featured Data in Action
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The eBird project uses NASA data and observations from amateur birdwatchers to provide insights into the decline in avian populations throughout North America.
June 17, 2025
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A comparison of aurora forecasts with actual satellite observations suggests VIIRS DNB data can enhance space weather prediction efforts.
May 30, 2025
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Studying the mechanics of lake effect snow helps researchers better understand water/land contrasts across snowfall bands.
Oct. 19, 2018
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What is the 3D structure of falling snow and how does its variability affect remotely sensed retrievals?
Oct. 19, 2018
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Learn how scientists have used remote sensing data to support fish conservation in remote regions of Alaska.
Sept. 26, 2018
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In Spring 2018, DEVELOP researchers used MODIS data to develop a mosquito tracking model to help prevent vector-borne diseases in Western Europe.
Aug. 29, 2018
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Explore how NASA's data provide critical insights into curbing China's dust, mapping Antarctic geology, and understanding Australian grasslands through these publication highlights.
July 25, 2018
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Remote sensing data's drought-indicating parameters are essential to manage the impact of water scarcities and minimize drought losses.
June 27, 2018
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Learn how ASTER data are being used to study vegetation health and water in Africa.
May 23, 2018
7 MIN READ
Discover how remote sensing data support water monitoring, wildfire risk modeling, and identification of optimal rainwater harvesting locations.
April 25, 2018
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