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Aqua Resources
Earthdata resources for users working with NASA’s Aqua 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.
Aqua Learning Resources
Learn to interpret Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) Surface Reflectance data quality via Quality Assurance bits, tools, and resources.
Tutorial
Jan. 23, 2017
Learn how to interpret Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) Land Surface Temperature data quality information, including decoding binary quality layers and utilizing tools for data analysis.
Tutorial
Jan. 23, 2017
Learn how to access Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) Surface Reflectance data through Earthdata Search.
Tutorial
Jan. 23, 2017
This API allows users to visualize Atmospheric Infrared Sounder data using a Common Metadata Repository search result.
Data Recipe
Jan. 5, 2017
Learn now NASA's Soil Moisture Active Passive (SMAP) satellite and other satellite instruments were used to create a comprehensive chronology of the flood from land to ocean.
Data in Action
Dec. 6, 2016
Discover how a NASA DEVELOP team developed a tool to understand drought impact and avoid long-term effects.
Data in Action
Nov. 30, 2016
Learn how to access and use Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) Version 6 land data.
Webinar
Nov. 22, 2016
This visualization shows 34 years of Earth's seasonal vegetation changes, driven by its orbit and tilt, using NASA's MEaSUREs Vegetation Index and Phenology (VIP) Version 4 collection.
Tutorial
Nov. 22, 2016
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Who uses NASA Earth science data? Mark Trice, to monitor the health of Chesapeake Bay.
Data User Story
April 22, 2021
Who uses NASA Earth science data? Dr. Sergio Signorini, to study the impact of climate variability on phytoplankton and Earth’s oceans.
Data User Story
April 22, 2021
Who uses NASA Earth science data? Dr. Emily Berndt, to improve short-term forecasts of high-impact weather.
Data User Story
April 22, 2021
Who uses NASA Earth science data? Dr. Larry O’Neill, to explore the effects of air-sea interactions on weather, ocean, and climate.
Data User Story
April 22, 2021
Who uses NASA Earth science data? Dr. Bridget Seegers, for developing new ways to study water quality and track harmful algal blooms.
Data User Story
April 22, 2021
Who uses NASA Earth science data? Lela Prashad, for exploring how people live in and experience urban environments.
Data User Story
April 22, 2021
For the people of Asia and Southeast Asia, water is integral to their livelihood. Dr. Hossain uses NASA Earth observing data to improve water management and accelerate economic development in these regions.
Data User Story
April 22, 2021
Ocean color data provide key information about ocean health. Dr. Barnes uses these data in his investigations into the health of optically shallow waters.
Data User Story
April 22, 2021
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