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Image captured on 10 May 2020, by the MODIS instrument, aboard the Aqua satellite.
Published May 11, 2020 09:58 AM
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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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Abnormally hot and/or humid weather lasting a few days to weeks at a time are occurring more frequently in major cities across the world. These events can have detrimental impacts on public health. NASA data can aid with forecasting and monitoring extreme heat events.
Published Oct 19, 2021 03:15 PM
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The provisional public release of the Harmonized Landsat Sentinel-2 (HLS) dataset through NASA’s LP DAAC opens new avenues for global terrestrial research.
Published Jan 25, 2021 12:17 PM
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Satellite sensing of summer plants and winter snow helps biologists predict mule deer populations.
Published Nov 16, 2018 01:35 PM
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Published May 19, 2015 02:37 PM
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Extreme heat events lasting a few days to weeks at a time are occurring more frequently in major cities across the world and can have detrimental impacts on public health. NASA data can help forecast and monitor these events.
Published Jul 29, 2020 12:49 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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NASA Earth science data are vital components of investigations into biological diversity, species distribution, and ecological conservation.
Published Apr 1, 2020 03:25 PM
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The Disasters Data Pathfinder focuses on several natural hazards, including tropical cyclones, wildfires, earthquakes, and volcanoes, and includes links to relevant NASA resources that can aid in monitoring conditions that might contribute to natural disasters, measuring and mitigating risk, and assessing post-event impacts.
Published Nov 29, 2021 05:00 PM
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Who uses NASA Earth science data? Dr. Lucy Hutyra, for studying the cycling of carbon, especially in urban environments.
Published May 30, 2019 10:53 AM
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