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Earth Observation Data Basics
The life cycle of Earth observation data is rich and complex, with many points of entry along the pipeline. From collection to visualization, we dive deep into the basics to demystify the incredible data in our catalog.
Featured Data Basics
14 MIN READ
Learn the basics about remotely-sensed data, from instrument characteristics to different types of resolution to data processing and analysis.
May 18, 2021
14 MIN READ
Near real-time products enable the management of ongoing events; standard data products are heavily processed and intended for scientific research.
July 15, 2021
Filters
14 MIN READ
Near real-time products enable the management of ongoing events; standard data products are heavily processed and intended for scientific research.
July 15, 2021
2 MIN READ
NASA data products are processed in levels ranging from Level 0 to Level 4.
July 13, 2021
36 MIN READ
An acronym and symbol list for NASA's Earth Observing System Data and Information System.
July 9, 2021
6 MIN READ
Essential variables are known to be critical for observing and monitoring a given facet of the Earth system
July 6, 2021
3 MIN READ
Learn how NASA defines the levels of data maturity and how data are validated by stage.
May 25, 2021
14 MIN READ
Learn the basics about remotely-sensed data, from instrument characteristics to different types of resolution to data processing and analysis.
May 18, 2021
11 MIN READ
SAR is one of the power technologies of remote sensing, and enables high resolution imagery to be created night or day, regardless of weather conditions.
May 18, 2021
5 MIN READ
Several factors affect the speed at which data are processed and made available to users. Here's how NASA defines data latency.
May 18, 2021
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