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Landsat 8 Learning Resources
Read highlights of three publications that detail how NASA Earth observation data informs earthquake prediction, the effects of wildfires on vegetation, and the impact of agriculture on African birds.
Data in Action
July 19, 2021
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
This ARSET training covers the Google Earth Engine Code Editor and hands-on exercises for processes integral to optical imagery analysis.
Training
June 16-30, 2021
This ARSET training introduces how NASA earth observations can contribute to a greater understanding of energy management applications.
Training
June 1-22, 2021
Join us to learn how to use NASA’s Worldview, an imagery mapping and visualization tool that provides access to over 900 data imagery layers, many of which are available within hours, even minutes, to explore Earth’s interconnected processes and events.
Webinar
May 26, 2021
Esta capacitación de ARSET cubre el uso de observaciones terrestres para el monitoreo operativo de incendios.
Training
May 11-27, 2021
This ARSET training provides lectures and case studies focused on the use of Earth observations for operational fire monitoring.
Training
May 11-27, 2021
This ARSET training introduces remote sensing observations for monitoring the water level of lakes.
Training
Feb. 9-23, 2021
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This Earth Day we invite you to explore global, full-resolution NASA Earth science imagery to see volcanoes erupting, wildfires spreading, tropical cyclones forming, and city lights illuminating. With NASA Worldview, you can also take a snapshot, create an animated GIF, or compare imagery from two dates to view changes over time.
Feature Article
May 17, 2022
Data from NASA’s NSIDC DAAC helps scientists like Dr. Kristin Poinar develop the next generation of models for forecasting sea-level rise from melting glaciers and ice sheets.
Data User Story
May 3, 2022
In collaboration with NASA's IMPACT project, dynamic false color imagery is now available through FIRMS to help better delineate burned areas.
Blog
April 18, 2022
Launched September 27, Landsat 9 will provide a high-quality and reliable stream of land imaging data for the next 10-plus years.
Feature Article
Jan. 31, 2022
Image captured on Dec 24, 2021, by the OLI instrument aboard the Landsat 8 satellite.
Worldview Image of the Week
Jan. 26, 2022
The Harmonized Landsat Sentinel-2 (HLS) project offers daily, 30-meter global land surface data products to facilitate a wide range of terrestrial Earth science research.
Data User Story
June 15, 2021
Dr. Bernard Hubbard uses NASA Earth science data to help locate mineral resources and assess natural hazards.
Data User Story
April 22, 2021
Who uses NASA Earth science data? Dr. Nancy Glenn, to study dryland ecosystems.
Data User Story
April 22, 2021
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