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The icon of the First International Satellite Land Surface Climatology Project

Back from the Field

Researchers at ECMWF developed and tested a new surface model to reflect soil conditions.
Feature Article
July 21, 2020
White dots indicate participating sites in the AmeriFlux network, part of the global FLUXNET program. (Image courtesy of AmeriFlux.

A View From Above

FLUXNET is a global network of research sites to measure regional carbon exchange.
Feature Article
July 21, 2020
Birds and other animals are often specially adapted to living in the cool, dark habitat below the thick rainforest canopy.

A Rainforest Divided

The Amazon rainforest is losing ground as human activity fragments the forests.
Feature Article
July 21, 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.
News
March 3, 2020
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