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Discover how MODIS data help track changes in snow water equivalents in the Sierra Nevada Mountains to help forecast drought in California.
Data in Action
Sept. 30, 2015
Researchers used MODIS and ASTER data to analyze how the Three Gorges Dam's construction altered vegetation along the Yangtze River's riparian zones.
Data in Action
April 29, 2015
NASA's Northwest U.S. Agriculture Team used MODIS data to calculate the growing degree days of the codling moth.
Data in Action
Feb. 14, 2015
Discover how Landsat data were used map areas of the Alaskan Yukon River basin proving that land cover type was a good predictor of permafrost.
Data in Action
Dec. 10, 2014
Explore how MODIS data supports research on tick-borne disease spread in Kansas, water stress in African rangelands, and long-term greenness trends in Alaska’s boreal ecosystems.
Data in Action
Oct. 28, 2014
See how digital elevation models are used to create three-dimensional data visualizations, which provide an insightful perspective on landscapes.
Data in Action
Aug. 18, 2014
Satellite data derived from ASTER imagery help tea growers in India assess crop health.
Data in Action
Aug. 14, 2014
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