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The image above was acquired by the MODIS Airborne Simulator, flying aboard NASA's ER-2 aircraft, on Oct.17, 1995.

Blanket of Clouds

Measuring radiation fields during a cloud event to predict energy absorption in the atmosphere.

Feature Article

July 21, 2020

The image above shows the UARS satellite, which was in service from 1991 to 2005.

A Comparison of Solar Total Irradiance Observations from Spacecraft: 1985-1992

Examining the correlation and consistency of the solar total irradiances measured.

Feature Article

July 21, 2020

The ERBE image above shows longwave radiation from April 1985.

A Burning Question

Cloud reflective properties and their effects on the global radiation balance.

Feature Article

July 21, 2020

Absorption of Solar Radiation by Clouds: Observations versus Models

ERBE study compares short wave radiation and output to determine cloud forcing.

Feature Article

July 21, 2020

NASA Addresses U.S. Earth Observation Satellite Needs

Assessment of the 2020 Satellite Needs Working Group (SNWG) survey identified 10 activities to address Federal agency satellite needs.

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June 16, 2020

Updated Website Showcases New Features and Ways to Use Atmospheric Data

An updated website at NASA’s Atmospheric Science Data Center (ASDC) makes it even easier to discover, access, and use NASA atmospheric data.

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April 10, 2020

Image of interns supporting the ESDIS Project Office and their mentors

Today's Interns . . . Tomorrow's Mentors

Under the guidance of experienced mentors, summer interns are supporting tasks at the ESDIS Project Office and at EOSDIS DAACs across the country.

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March 3, 2020

wildfire data captured by MISR over Australia

Australia Wildfires Observed by CALIPSO and MISR

Australian wildfires observations by the Cloud-Aerosol Lidar and Infrared Pathfinder Satellite Observations (CALIPSO) and Multi-angle Imaging SpectroRadiometer (MISR).

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Feb. 25, 2020

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Blanket of Clouds

A Comparison of Solar Total Irradiance Observations from Spacecraft: 1985-1992

A Burning Question

Absorption of Solar Radiation by Clouds: Observations versus Models

NASA Addresses U.S. Earth Observation Satellite Needs

Updated Website Showcases New Features and Ways to Use Atmospheric Data

Today's Interns . . . Tomorrow's Mentors

Australia Wildfires Observed by CALIPSO and MISR

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