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Earthdata resources for users working with NASA’s NASA's Ice, Cloud, and Land Elevation Satellite-2 (ICESat-2) 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.

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Advancing Ecological Insights with NASA Subsetting and Visualization Tools and Services for Site-based Research

Join us to learn more about datasets and tools that enable the harmonization of remote sensing and in situ ecological data products for site-based research.

Webinar

Aug. 22, 2024

Demystifying the Cloud—Simple Workflows for Accessing NASA NSIDC DAAC Data in the Cloud

Working with data in the cloud can seem daunting, but it doesn’t need to be! Join us August 2 at 2 p.m., EDT [UTC -4], for a demonstration of two straightforward workflows for accessing NASA's snow and ice data in the Earthdata Cloud.

Webinar

July 16, 2023

Introduction to NASA Resources for Climate Change Applications

This ARSET training provides an overview of NASA resources for monitoring climate change and its impacts.

Training

Sept. 29 - Oct. 6, 2021

NASA Earth Observations for Energy Management

This ARSET training introduces how NASA earth observations can contribute to a greater understanding of energy management applications.

Training

June 1-22, 2021

IceFlow and icepyx—Python tools for Harmonizing Laser Altimetry Datasets in an Open Science Framework

Join us to learn how to harmonize IceBridge, ICESat-1, and ICESat-2 data products into similar formats and apply the necessary geophysical corrections for users to immediately access, compare, and visualize data using Python and Jupyter Notebook based tools.

Webinar

May 5, 2021

Mapping and Monitoring Lakes and Reservoirs with Satellite Observations

This ARSET training introduces remote sensing observations for monitoring the water level of lakes.

Training

Feb. 9-23, 2021

Explore, Access, and Customize ICESat-2 Data at NASA's NSIDC DAAC

During this webinar we will introduce the ICESat-2 mission and show you how to explore, access and customize ICESat-2 data with the advanced discovery and visualization OpenAltimetry application, directly filter and access ICESat-2 data from an NSIDC DAAC data set page and subset, reformat and analyze ICESat-2 data using Python-based resources.

Webinar

Feb. 18, 2020

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Beacons in the Sky Help Monitor Earth's Orientation in Space

Measurements of remote celestial objects detail Earth’s orientation in space.

Feature Article

Dec. 27, 2020

Katherine Pitts

Who uses NASA Earth science data? Katherine Pitts, to study the impacts of climate change and analyze remotely-sensed geophysical data.

Data User Story

Dec. 22, 2020

Dr. Ludovic Brucker

Who uses NASA Earth science data? Dr. Ludovic Brucker, for investigating climate-related changes in the cryosphere.

Data User Story

Dec. 22, 2020

This image of Hurricane Gonzalo approaching Bermuda on October 16, 2014, was created with GPM’s Dual-frequency Precipitation Radar and shows a 3-D view of the storm’s structure.

From TRMM to GPM: The Evolution of NASA Precipitation Data

NASA’s global precipitation data and data processing systems have come a long way from the launch of TRMM in 1997 to the ongoing GPM mission.

Feature Article

Nov. 4, 2020

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ICESat-2 Data Usher in a New Age of Exploration

Data from NASA’s ICESat-2 mission provide incredibly accurate measurements of Earth elevation change—and much more.

Feature Article

Nov. 4, 2020

This image captured over New York City on October 2, 1999, is a false color composite combining surface temperature and vegetation abundance information.

Seeing the City for the Trees

Researchers map vegetation and analyze the heat island effect in the urban landscape.

Feature Article

July 28, 2020

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Advancing Ecological Insights with NASA Subsetting and Visualization Tools and Services for Site-based Research

Demystifying the Cloud—Simple Workflows for Accessing NASA NSIDC DAAC Data in the Cloud

Introduction to NASA Resources for Climate Change Applications

NASA Earth Observations for Energy Management

IceFlow and icepyx—Python tools for Harmonizing Laser Altimetry Datasets in an Open Science Framework

Mapping and Monitoring Lakes and Reservoirs with Satellite Observations

Explore, Access, and Customize ICESat-2 Data at NASA's NSIDC DAAC

ICESat-2 News

Beacons in the Sky Help Monitor Earth's Orientation in Space

Katherine Pitts

Dr. Ludovic Brucker

From TRMM to GPM: The Evolution of NASA Precipitation Data

ICESat-2 Data Usher in a New Age of Exploration

Seeing the City for the Trees

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