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Using Earth Observations to Monitor Water Budgets for River Basin Management

This ARSET training introduces using satellite data and Earth system modeling data sources to estimate surface water budgets.

Training

March 13 - April 3, 2019

Satellite image capturing the dramatic rain shadow effect in the Bolivian Andes mountain range.

Observaciones de la Tierra para su Gestión a Cargo de Pueblos Indígenas

Esta capacitación de ARSET cubre técnicas para mejorar las prácticas de gestión sostenible de la tierra.

Training

Feb. 5-19, 2019

Earth Observations for Indigenous-Led Land Management

This ARSET training covers techniques for improving sustainable land management practices.

Training

Feb. 5-19, 2019

Satellite image displaying the Mississippi River Delta.

Remote Sensing for Conservation and Biodiversity

This ARSET training introduces participants to the use of satellite data for conservation and biodiversity applications.

Training

Jan. 22-24, 2019

image of Appeears area sampler data using MODIS

An Introduction to the AppEEARS Point Sampler

View a demonstration of the Point Sampler using the Application for Extracting and Exploring Analysis Ready Samples (AppEEARS).

Tutorial

Dec. 21, 2018

Sensing Our Planet: NASA Earth Science Research Features 2017

Read stories from the 2017 issue of Sensing our Planet to learn about the many uses of MODIS data distributed by LP DAAC.

Data in Action

Dec. 19, 2018

sea ice over the Beaufort Sea and surrounding area using the band combination 3-6-7.

Decembrrrr: Observing Sea Ice Using MODIS Data

Learn how scientists use remote sensing data to study sea ice patterns to see how changes can influence weather, climate, and animal populations in these regions.

Data in Action

Dec. 6, 2018

Sensing Our Planet: NASA Earth Science Research Features 2016

Read stories from the 2016 issue of Sensing our Planet to learn about the many uses of MODIS data distributed by LP DAAC.

Data in Action

Nov. 28, 2018

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flooding in a river flood plain in northwestern Australia as highlighted by the Flood 3-Day Window layer in red

New Flood Imagery Visualizations and Soil Moisture

Worldview and GIBS recently released new imagery in version 3.9.1 including MODIS Flood Product and CYGNSS Soil Moisture.

Blog

April 13, 2021

NASA, Forest Service Partnership Expands Active Fire Mapping Capabilities

A new Fire Information for Resource Management System (FIRMS) focused on the US and Canada provides expanded capabilities including additional map layers, ownership boundaries, and daily fire dangers.

News

April 13, 2021

Dr. Steven D. Miller

Imagery of Earth at night provide unique opportunities for research. Dr. Miller uses these data in his studies of Earth’s nocturnal environment.

Data User Story

April 13, 2021

A Harmonious New Dataset

The provisional public release of the Harmonized Landsat Sentinel-2 (HLS) dataset through NASA’s LP DAAC opens new avenues for global terrestrial research.

Feature Article

April 12, 2021

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Using Earth Observations to Monitor Water Budgets for River Basin Management

Observaciones de la Tierra para su Gestión a Cargo de Pueblos Indígenas

Earth Observations for Indigenous-Led Land Management

Remote Sensing for Conservation and Biodiversity

An Introduction to the AppEEARS Point Sampler

Sensing Our Planet: NASA Earth Science Research Features 2017

Decembrrrr: Observing Sea Ice Using MODIS Data

Sensing Our Planet: NASA Earth Science Research Features 2016

MODIS News

New Flood Imagery Visualizations and Soil Moisture

NASA, Forest Service Partnership Expands Active Fire Mapping Capabilities

Dr. Steven D. Miller

A Harmonious New Dataset

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