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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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SWOT provides high-resolution data to help researchers monitor the vertical transport of heat and carbon within the ocean.
Sept. 15, 2023
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The S-MODE project combined airborne remote sensing and in-situ data to reveal upper-ocean dynamics and small-scale ocean features.
Aug. 29, 2023
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Satellite data provides indicators of El Niño events.
June 15, 2023
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The eBird tool leverages NASA's remote sensing data to monitor bird populations and habitats and aid in conservation efforts.
May 8, 2023
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Satellite data reveals the impact of storm runoff on the coastal ocean.
March 1, 2023
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The Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) mission will provide the first-ever full view of Earth's freshwater bodies from space.
Dec. 12, 2022
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SWOT and ECCO can measure sea surface height at different resolutions for monitoring the ocean's vertical heat, carbon transport, and other processes.
Nov. 2, 2022
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Read publication highlights that detail how ECOSTRESS data reveals water use efficiency patterns, GEDI enables precise forest carbon mapping, and moisture measurements improve wildfire prediction and management.
Aug. 25, 2022
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