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Data in Action
All across the planet, NASA Earth science data are used to meet real-world challenges.
Featured Data in Action
5 MIN READ
The eBird project uses NASA data and observations from amateur birdwatchers to provide insights into the decline in avian populations throughout North America.
June 17, 2025
5 MIN READ
A comparison of aurora forecasts with actual satellite observations suggests VIIRS DNB data can enhance space weather prediction efforts.
May 30, 2025
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Discover how a NASA DEVELOP team assessed and mapped changes in the risk of wildfires following a beetle infestation.
April 24, 2019
1 MIN READ
Post-storm effects included sea surface temperature cooling followed by localized chlorophyll-a blooms.
April 11, 2019
7 MIN READ
Read highlights of three publications that detail how NASA Earth observation data informs crop production in Australia and Chile and heat from factories in China.
March 27, 2019
4 MIN READ
Read stories from the 2017 issue of Sensing our Planet to learn about the many uses of MODIS data distributed by LP DAAC.
Dec. 19, 2018
5 MIN READ
Learn how scientists use remote sensing data to study sea ice patterns to see how changes can influence weather, climate, and animal populations in these regions.
Dec. 6, 2018
4 MIN READ
Read stories from the 2016 issue of Sensing our Planet to learn about the many uses of MODIS data distributed by LP DAAC.
Nov. 28, 2018
2 MIN READ
NASA scientists examined the sea surface temperature response associated with this 2018 hurricane.
Nov. 26, 2018
3 MIN READ
The Hurricane and Severe Storm Sentinel (HS3) field campaign helped researchers identify areas of heavy rain and wind within Ingrid ahead of landfall.
Nov. 15, 2018
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