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The false color map of the North Pole above shows the percentage of the surface that was covered by ice on August 1, 1983

On Thin Ice

DMSP SSM/I Pathfinder EASE-Grid Brightness Temperatures data enhance the feasibility of lake studies for scientists and climate modelers.
Feature Article
July 23, 2020
The image above shows CERES

On a Clear Day

Measurements of shortwave radiation from ERBS describe solar radiation reflected back from space.
Feature Article
July 23, 2020
Nomadic people, such as this woman and her cattle, formed the pastoral society common in Kazakhstan before the Soviet Union converted thousands of acres to large-scale modern farm operations.

Notebook and Satellite

A simple tool helps a scientist open the remotely sense world to her students.
Feature Article
July 22, 2020
Landsat 5 image of Chernobyl taken May 31, 1996.

New Tools for Diplomacy

Remote sensing plays a central role in the management of foreign policy.
Feature Article
July 22, 2020
Taken on March 3, 2000, this image shows the Ross Ice Shelf prior to the calving of iceberg B15.

New Light on Ice Motion

NASA ESDIS article describing research uses of data - MODIS aids the study and interpretation of the history of Antarctic temperature and climate records.
Feature Article
July 22, 2020
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