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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
Discover how MODIS data help track changes in snow water equivalents in the Sierra Nevada Mountains to help forecast drought in California.
Data in Action
Sept. 30, 2015
Discover how researchers used NASA remote sensing data to analyze the eruption of Calbuco Volcano and its impact on the surrounding environment.
Data in Action
May 29, 2015
This ARSET training focuses on regional and global observation resources for conservation management.
Training
May 5 - June 2, 2015
Read stories from the 2014 issue of Sensing our Planet to learn about the many uses of MODIS data distributed by LP DAAC.
Data in Action
March 18, 2015
MODIS data captured the extensive flooding of the Shire River in Malawi and Mozambique, caused by unusually heavy rains and a tropical cyclone.
Data in Action
Feb. 15, 2015
NASA's Northwest U.S. Agriculture Team used MODIS data to calculate the growing degree days of the codling moth.
Data in Action
Feb. 14, 2015
Learn how MODIS vegetation indices can be used to monitor variations in global vegetation conditions, such as seasonal leaf changes.
Data in Action
Dec. 23, 2014
Explore how MODIS data supports research on tick-borne disease spread in Kansas, water stress in African rangelands, and long-term greenness trends in Alaska’s boreal ecosystems.
Data in Action
Oct. 28, 2014
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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
Coastal ecosystems are some of Earth’s most biologically varied environments, especially coastal mangrove forests. Dr. Lagomasino uses Earth observing data to study these vital biomes.
Data User Story
Feb. 25, 2021
The webinar introduces satellite remote sensing, radiance conversion, image classification, and geophysical product creation, and more.
Webinar
Jan. 29, 2021
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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