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NASA satellite-based remote sensing data complements field data with environmental variables such as temperature and precipitation for species distribution and habitat suitability; vegetative data such as canopy height, forest structure, and evaporative stress; human impacts to biological diversity, such as deforestation or nighttime lights on predator/prey interactions; and spectroscopy information for direct detection of species.
Published Oct 8, 2021 03:10 PM
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Landslides occur throughout the world, under all climatic conditions and terrains, displacing communities of people, impacting the natural environment, causing major economic losses to an area. Using satellite data and other resources found within this data pathfinder, we can identify the conditions under which landslides typically occur, helping to improve monitoring and modeling of these hazards.
Published Oct 20, 2021 09:36 AM
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Data from NASA’s ORNL DAAC help Dr. Kyla Dahlin better understand how remote sensing can improve predictive ecological models.
Published Feb 28, 2023 11:03 AM
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Published Mar 31, 2023 11:46 AM
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Data from NASA’s NSIDC DAAC help scientists like Dr. Fadji Z. Maina research hydrological change in High Mountain Asia.
Published Apr 27, 2023 10:02 AM
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Geological forces below the surface of the Earth have created some of our most inspiring landscapes, but these same forces often also threaten our way of life and devastate communities. This Data Pathfinder links to datasets and tools for use in understanding the disaster response and impact assessment of earthquake deformation and volcanic eruptions.
Published Oct 19, 2021 09:08 AM
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AppEEARS allows users to subset data spatially, temporally, and by layer, reducing the amount of data they need to download.
Published Apr 3, 2023 04:25 PM
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The new Sea Level Change Data Pathfinder highlights the diversity of datasets used to piece together the status and drivers of sea level rise.
Published Oct 30, 2020 12:38 PM
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Mapping stormwater runoff in Southern California helps keep toxins at bay.
Published Nov 2, 2018 11:33 AM
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Ranchers want to know what to do about dry spells.
Published Sep 28, 2017 01:04 PM
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Who uses NASA Earth science data? Adnan Al-Azri, to study why periodic harmful blooms of algae occur in the Sea of Oman and Arabian Sea.
Published May 6, 2015 04:54 PM
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Researchers study the recipe for salt, currents, and climate.
Published Apr 22, 2014 03:27 PM
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Who uses NASA Earth science data? Dr. Xiaofeng Li, to study atmospheric and oceanic processes.
Published Dec 5, 2016 11:26 AM
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Published May 20, 2015 09:48 AM
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Landslides occur throughout the world, under all climatic conditions and terrains, displacing communities of people, impacting the natural environment, causing major economic losses to an area. Using satellite data and other resources found within this data pathfinder, we can identify the conditions under which landslides typically occur, helping to improve monitoring and modeling of these hazards.
Published Aug 19, 2020 09:08 AM
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Along with their destructive power, naturally-occurring wildfires are a vital component of forest growth, ecological succession, and soil nutrient enhancement. NASA provides datasets and tools for assessing and managing wildfires before, during, and after an event.
Published May 20, 2019 09:54 AM
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Drought, vegetation health, and soil moisture all can be tracked remotely. This Data Pathfinder provides links to NASA Earth observations, tools, and other resources applicable to agricultural production and water management.
Published Jul 27, 2023 11:29 AM
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Who uses NASA Earth science data? Ben Holt, to study polar sea ice, coastal oceanography, and marine pollution
Published Jun 28, 2016 01:33 PM
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NASA provides datasets, tools, and near real-time data for use in understanding the formation, movement, and impacts of tropical cyclonic storms.
Published May 7, 2020 02:09 PM
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Floods are one of the most costly natural disasters. NASA provides many datasets and tools that can aid with decisions regarding flood response and mitigation.
Published Sep 9, 2020 02:27 PM
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