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The NISAR Data User Guide aims to help those who study Earth's surfaces to find the information they need to access and work with NISAR data.

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The NISAR Science Users Handbook was first published in 2019, offering an introduction to many mission science and applications objectives. The second edition was released in October 2025, shortly after the July 2025 launch of the satellite. The revised handbook reflects the evolution of aspects of the mission, while providing new information and expanded descriptions of the science and applications enabled by NISAR.

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Dr. Paul Siqueira

Dr. Paul Siqueira

The ability for Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) to create high-resolution imagery regardless of atmospheric conditions makes it a key technology for studies of change over time. Dr. Paul Siqueira’s work improves these sensors and the Earth observing data they collect.
Data User Story
April 22, 2021
Diagram of the EOSDIS Cloud architecture

2019 Cumulus Highlights

Efforts to migrate NASA EOSDIS data into the commercial cloud, an undertaking called Cumulus, made significant strides in 2019.
Feature Article
Feb. 25, 2021
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EOSDIS Data in the Cloud: User Requirements

Knowing how users will interact with EOSDIS data in the cloud ensures a more efficient cloud evolution and a cloud architecture that best facilitates data access and use.
Feature Article
Feb. 25, 2021

Dr. Paul Rosen

The joint NASA/Indian Space Research Organization SAR (NISAR) mission will provide the world with an unprecedented source of data, processing tools, and educational materials.
Data User Story
Jan. 7, 2021
Dr. Piyush Agram

Dr. Piyush Agram

Who uses NASA Earth science data? Dr. Piyush Agram, for developing Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) data products.
Data User Story
Dec. 22, 2020
Ben Holt

Ben Holt

Who uses NASA Earth science data? Ben Holt, to study polar sea ice, coastal oceanography, and marine pollution
Data User Story
Dec. 21, 2020
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