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Earthdata resources for users working with NASA’s Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) data include tutorials and other learning resources, news announcements such as instrument updates and data releases, user guides and related documents, and frequently asked questions.

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ASTER satellite image of Theewaterskloof Reservoir

Will Cape Town Run Out of Water?

Learn how ASTER data are being used to study vegetation health and water in Africa.

Data in Action

May 23, 2018

Monitoring Tropical Storms for Emergency Preparedness

This ARSET training covers the NASA data and tools useful for monitoring tropical storms.

Training

May 3-10, 2018

A view of the study area and Colby Fire from Myoung and others (2018) is shown in this Aqua MODIS 16-day enhanced vegetation index (EVI)

Lake Surface Trends, Fuel Moisture Modeling, and Rainwater Harvesting

Discover how remote sensing data support water monitoring, wildfire risk modeling, and identification of optimal rainwater harvesting locations.

Data in Action

April 25, 2018

temperature data in the Northeastern United States

Studying Temperature Trends Throughout the Northeastern U.S. With NASA Data

Read how researchers from NASA's DEVELOP team analyzed temperature trends in the Northeast to create maps for the agricultural and energy industries.

Data in Action

April 13, 2018

Earthdata graphic identifier on top of satellite data image of Earth

Understanding how Management Practices Affect Wildfires

Learn how a NASA DEVELOP project used MODIS and ASTER data to create a model of social vulnerability to fire hazards in the Appalachian forests.

Data in Action

March 7, 2018

Introduction to Using the VIC Hydrologic Model with NASA Earth Observations

This ARSET training introduces the Variable Infiltration Capacity Model, sources of satellite-derived input data, and implementation of the model.

Training

Feb. 15 - March 1, 2018

collage of monthly data showing marine fish species along the upper east coast of the United States

Modeling Marine Fish Species Spatiotemporal Distributions Utilizing NASA Data

The ability to understand where fish are likely to be and when they are likely to be there is critical for the sustainable management of fisheries.

Data in Action

Feb. 1, 2018

This satellite image from NASA displays a thick blanket of haze and air pollution over eastern China, the Yellow Sea

Data Analysis Tools for High Resolution Air Quality Satellite Datasets

This ARSET training teaches how to use Python scripts to map and analyze air quality data through hands-on exercises.

Training

Jan. 17-22, 2018

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False-color corrected reflectance image of iceberg A23a in Antarctica, captured on Feb 27, 2024, by the MODIS instrument aboard NASA's Terra satellite.

Iceberg A23A in the Southern Ocean, Antarctica

Image captured on February 27, 2024, by the MODIS instrument aboard NASA's Terra satellite.

Worldview Image of the Week

Feb. 29, 2024

A screen capture from the LAADS DAAC's View Data tool showing aerosol optical depth data over central Africa.

Data Tool in Focus: View Data

The View Data tool lets users find and preview full-resolution MODIS and VIIRS atmospheric datasets prior to downloading.

Feature Article

Feb. 23, 2024

Earth Science Data Roundup: February 2024

A summary of datasets, products, and resources released by NASA’s Distributed Active Archive Centers (DAACs) in January 2024.

News

Feb. 5, 2024

This is a satellite view of wildfires across a portion of the Amazon Rainforest. The image shows popcorn clouds and wispy streaks of fire smoke over the forest and winding Amazon River. Overlayed across the image are hundreds of small red dots to mark the location of fires identified by satellite sensors.

Improving Fire Detection in the Amazon

NASA researchers are tweaking algorithms and combining data from multiple satellites to track tropical forest fires in Brazil.

Feature Article

Feb. 1, 2024

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Will Cape Town Run Out of Water?

Monitoring Tropical Storms for Emergency Preparedness

Lake Surface Trends, Fuel Moisture Modeling, and Rainwater Harvesting

Studying Temperature Trends Throughout the Northeastern U.S. With NASA Data

Understanding how Management Practices Affect Wildfires

Introduction to Using the VIC Hydrologic Model with NASA Earth Observations

Modeling Marine Fish Species Spatiotemporal Distributions Utilizing NASA Data

Data Analysis Tools for High Resolution Air Quality Satellite Datasets

MODIS News

Iceberg A23A in the Southern Ocean, Antarctica

Data Tool in Focus: View Data

Earth Science Data Roundup: February 2024

Improving Fire Detection in the Amazon

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