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ECOSTRESS Resources

Access learning resources for the Ecosystem Spaceborne Thermal Radiometer Experiment on Space Station (ECOSTRESS) designed to help you optimize your Earth science research.

The ECOSTRESS Data Resources GitHub repository, maintained by NASA's Land Processes Distributed Active Archive Center (LP DAAC), provides guides, Python scripts, and Jupyter notebook tutorials to help users find, access, and work with ECOSTRESS data. This repository is publicly available and welcomes contributions from the community.

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Water Use Efficiency, Carbon Mapping, and Wildfire Prediction

Read publication highlights that detail how ECOSTRESS data reveals water use efficiency patterns, GEDI enables precise forest carbon mapping, and moisture measurements improve wildfire prediction and management.

Data in Action

Aug. 25, 2022

Applications of Remote Sensing-Based Evapotranspiration Data Products for Agricultural and Water Resource Management

This ARSET training focuses on introducing evapotranspiration (ET) products derived from remote sensing observations.

Training

June 1-15, 2022

The crater of Merapi, shown with Terra MODIS nighttime LST data

Carbon Balance, Disease Risk, and Volcanic Surface Temperature

Learn how researchers used NASA data to map Amazon carbon flux, mosquito disease transmission zones, and volcanic activity patterns for environmental monitoring and risk assessment.

Data in Action

Feb. 3, 2022

image of MODIS Terra data of river system in western Montana

Highlights from NASA DEVELOP: Spring 2021

Learn about the NASA DEVELOP internship projects that used data distributed by the Land Processes Distributed Active Archive Center (LP DAAC) in spring 2021.

StoryMap

Dec. 3, 2021

ISS ECOSTRESS LST map of Xi’an, China, and the surrounding area during August 10, 2019, one of the hottest days recorded

Arctic Lakes, Urban Thermal Variations, and Bird Movements

Explore how scientists use NASA Earth observation data to monitor Arctic lake temperatures, map urban heat variations, and track endangered Shoebill movements across three diverse ecosystems.

Data in Action

Nov. 8, 2021

Daytime Land Surface Temperature over the study area of Mohamed and others (2021) during one of the days identified as having the highest temperatures

Earthquakes, Wildfire Response, and Bird Diversity

Read highlights of three publications that detail how NASA Earth observation data informs earthquake prediction, the effects of wildfires on vegetation, and the impact of agriculture on African birds.

Data in Action

July 19, 2021

Heat Exposure Score (HES) by census tract map for Tempe, Arizona from 2015-2020

Mapping Tempe's Heat Hotspots: NASA DEVELOP's Urban Resilience Project

NASA DEVELOP participants used satellite data to identify priority areas for heat relief in Tempe, Arizona, creating tools to guide city officials in implementing targeted mitigation strategies.

Data in Action

June 29, 2021

NASA Earth Observations for Energy Management

This ARSET training introduces how NASA earth observations can contribute to a greater understanding of energy management applications.

Training

June 1-22, 2021

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a map of Africa and Asia showing silica deposits detected by ECOSTRESS.

Mapping Silicate Minerals From Space

New infrared surveys of silicates and related minerals provide insights for geological research, renewable energy, and rare Earth mineral exploration.

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Sept. 11, 2026

Seeing the Invisible: Thermal Remote Sensing for Urban Heat

This training offered by NASA's ARSET program focuses on fundamentals of thermal infrared remote sensing and on applications for urban heat assessment.

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March 31, 2026

New Learning Resources: Use GIS to Bring Earth Observations to Life

Looking to brush up your skills in GIS? You’re in luck—Earthdata has released new tutorials and data recipes for GIS users.

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Nov. 17, 2025

A photo of the ECOSTRESS instrument affixed to the International Space Station.

New Data in Action: ECOSTRESS Data Offer Significant Potential for Wildfire Prediction and Analysis

Using machine learning models, researchers identify high ECOSTRESS Water Use Efficiency ratios as the most influential pre-fire factor.

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Sept. 25, 2025

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Water Use Efficiency, Carbon Mapping, and Wildfire Prediction

Applications of Remote Sensing-Based Evapotranspiration Data Products for Agricultural and Water Resource Management

Carbon Balance, Disease Risk, and Volcanic Surface Temperature

Highlights from NASA DEVELOP: Spring 2021

Arctic Lakes, Urban Thermal Variations, and Bird Movements

Earthquakes, Wildfire Response, and Bird Diversity

Mapping Tempe's Heat Hotspots: NASA DEVELOP's Urban Resilience Project

NASA Earth Observations for Energy Management

ECOSTRESS News

Mapping Silicate Minerals From Space

Seeing the Invisible: Thermal Remote Sensing for Urban Heat

New Learning Resources: Use GIS to Bring Earth Observations to Life

New Data in Action: ECOSTRESS Data Offer Significant Potential for Wildfire Prediction and Analysis

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