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Introduction to Thermal Remote Sensing and Applications in Urban Heat Island Mapping

This ARSET training explores the fundamentals of thermal infrared remote sensing and some applications using ECOSTRESS data to analyze urban heat.

Training

May 26 - June 2, 2026

NASA OPERA-DISP measured local surface velocity between 2016 and 2024 for an agricultural region on the Nevada-California border. Blue shades represent movement away from the observing satellite (primarily downward motion) and red shades represent motion towards the observing satellite (primarily upward motion).

Discover and Access the OPERA-DISP Dataset Using ASF DAAC’s Displacement Portal

Join us on Thursday, May 29, to learn about the NASA JPL OPERA Surface Displacement (OPERA-DISP) dataset and how to access and explore the data using ASF DAAC's Displacement Portal.

Webinar

May 14, 2025

Assessing the Impacts of Fires on Watershed Health

This advanced-level training focuses on using remote sensing observations for monitoring post-fire impacts on watershed health.

Training

July 6-13, 2023

Satellite Remote Sensing for Measuring Urban Heat Islands and Constructing Heat Vulnerability Indices

This ARSET training provides hands-on exercises to measure urban heat islands and construct heat vulnerability indices.

Training

Aug. 2-11, 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

Discover and Access Landsat Analysis Ready Data (ARD) from the USGS Archive

Join us to learn more about the new Landsat Analysis Ready Data (ARD), other improvements to the USGS Landsat archive and to hear a status update for the Landsat 9 mission

Webinar

April 20, 2022

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

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Observaciones de Satélites y Herramientas para el Riesgo, Detección y Análisis de Incendios

Esta capacitación de ARSET cubre el uso de observaciones terrestres para el monitoreo operativo de incendios.

Training

May 11-27, 2021

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Discover and Access the OPERA-DISP Dataset Using ASF DAAC’s Displacement Portal

Join us on Thursday, May 29, to learn about the NASA JPL OPERA Surface Displacement (OPERA-DISP) dataset and how to access and explore the data using ASF DAAC's Displacement Portal.

Webinar

May 14, 2025

Against a bright yellow and orange background, a dark shape with a glowing light-yellow center dominates the center of this data visualization of Hawaii climate.

Celebrate GIS Day 2024

To celebrate GIS Day, take a peek at these illuminating examples of NASA Earth Science leveraging Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to understand our home planet.

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Nov. 20, 2024

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NASA Earth Science Data Roundup: January 2024

A summary of datasets, products, and resources released by NASA’s Distributed Active Archive Centers (DAACs) in December 2023.

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Jan. 4, 2024

Dr. Brice Grunert

Data from NASA’s OB.DAAC help scientists like Dr. Brice Grunert understand the processes governing carbon cycling in Earth’s ocean.

Data User Story

Dec. 21, 2022

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Introduction to Thermal Remote Sensing and Applications in Urban Heat Island Mapping

Discover and Access the OPERA-DISP Dataset Using ASF DAAC’s Displacement Portal

Assessing the Impacts of Fires on Watershed Health

Satellite Remote Sensing for Measuring Urban Heat Islands and Constructing Heat Vulnerability Indices

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

Discover and Access Landsat Analysis Ready Data (ARD) from the USGS Archive

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

Observaciones de Satélites y Herramientas para el Riesgo, Detección y Análisis de Incendios

TIRS News

Discover and Access the OPERA-DISP Dataset Using ASF DAAC’s Displacement Portal

Celebrate GIS Day 2024

NASA Earth Science Data Roundup: January 2024

Dr. Brice Grunert

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