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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
Learn how to use NASA's Fire Information for Resource Management System (FIRMS) and its enhanced User Interface that provides additional services and analysis capabilities for wildfire management.
Webinar
Sept. 29, 2023
This advanced-level training focuses on using remote sensing observations for monitoring post-fire impacts on watershed health.
Training
July 6-13, 2023
Satellite data provides indicators of El Niño events.
Data in Action
June 15, 2023
This training will cover how soil moisture is modeled within LIS in to improve drought monitoring.
Training
May 17-31, 2023
The eBird tool leverages NASA's remote sensing data to monitor bird populations and habitats and aid in conservation efforts.
Data in Action
May 8, 2023
Join us April 26 at 2 p.m., EDT [UTC -4], to learn about NASA's LAADS DAAC data migration to the cloud and what this means for data users regarding schedule and data access. A live demo of Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3) direct access in the cloud will be provided.
Webinar
April 9, 2023
The virtual Terra, Aqua, Aura Drifting Orbits Workshop takes place Nov 1-2, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., EDT [UTC -4], each day. The workshop is free and registration is open to the public.
Webinar
Oct. 25, 2022
This ARSET training focuses on developments and updates in flood monitoring tools and flood modeling techniques.
Training
Sept. 14-21, 2022
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Is the delicate relationship between fire and plants changing?
Feature Article
March 1, 2021
Invasive species cost the U.S. economy approximately $120 billion a year and disrupt the dynamics of ecosystems. Researchers are increasingly using remote sensing to map where invasive species are and where they could spread in order to minimize their damage.
Feature Article
Feb. 25, 2021
Deforestation is taking a toll on the Amazon and other areas of high variability of life. Dr. Eric Bullock uses NASA Earth observation data to explore the consequences of land use and land cover change in these areas.
Data User Story
Feb. 25, 2021
Global climate change is leading to shifts in vital ecosystems. Dr. Malone uses Earth observation data to explore how a changing climate impacts ecosystem structure and function.
Data User Story
Feb. 25, 2021
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