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MODIS Resources
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.
MODIS Learning Resources
This ARSET training covers how to access VIIRS data products, the differences between VIIRS and MODIS, and its air quality applications.
Training
Oct. 22, 2020
Get to know NASA's Land Processes Distributed Active Archive Center (LP DAAC) in this Tech Talk Webinar.
Webinar
Oct. 1, 2020
Explore sea surface temperature anomalies in the Gulf of America before, during, and after Tropical Cyclones Laura and Marco with NASA's MUR SST dataset.
Data in Action
Sept. 10, 2020
Esta formación ARSET abarca algunas de las dificultades asociadas a la teledetección de los ecosistemas costeros.
Training
Aug. 25 - Sept. 8, 2020
This ARSET training covers some of the difficulties associated with remote sensing of coastal ecosystems.
Training
Aug. 25 - Sept. 8, 2020
Learn how NASA data shed light on heat wave-related deaths, informed machine learning regression models predicting honey harvests, and mapped maize crops.
Data in Action
Aug. 24, 2020
This ArcGIS Python Toolbox simplifies access to quality data by decoding complex quality information into usable thematic raster files.
Tutorial
Aug. 18, 2020
NASA's Land Processes Distributed Active Archive Center (LP DAAC) provides an introduction to learning resources for the ecology community.
Webinar
Aug. 6, 2020
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Image captured on 3 January 2021, by the MODIS instrument, aboard the Aqua satellite.
Worldview Image of the Week
Jan. 11, 2021
The Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) enables the precise location of points on Earth’s surface. For geodesists like Dr. Herring, it also is a key geodetic technique for his studies of surface deformation processes.
Data User Story
Jan. 7, 2021
Aerosols have a huge impact on climate and human health. Dr. Steven Massie uses remotely-sensed data to better understand these impacts and improve how aerosols are detected by Earth observing satellites.
Data User Story
Jan. 7, 2021
Water is a finite resource, and the availability of freshwater can have major social impacts. Dr. Eric Sproles uses Earth observing data as part of his studies into water’s eco-social effects.
Data User Story
Jan. 7, 2021
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