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Eyes on Earth
Eyes on Earth is a podcast on remote sensing, Earth observation, land change and science, brought to you by the USGS Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center.
Landsat satellites - A Pillar of Land Remote Sensing
Helping the World Through Science
Billions of people live unaware of a far-off USGS facility working every day to improve their lives
Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center
The U.S. Geological Survey's (USGS) Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, is a global leader in land imaging, using remotely sensed data to track how Earth is changing. EROS provides reliable, science-based information to help decision-makers understand how shifts in land use, cover, and condition affect people and the environment.
This work is supported by an authoritative national archive of Earth observation data—housing more than 85 years of satellite and aerial records, including the complete Landsat collection. As the operational home of Landsat 8 and 9, EROS delivers daily observations that inform natural resource assessments, support national security, and help communities prepare for the future.
Eyes on Earth
This episode of our remote sensing podcast explores how Landsat’s thermal data helps monitor the Yellowstone National Park area.
Earthshots
Explore real-world change on Earth, revealed through before-and-after satellite views.
EROS Quick Links
Find frequently visited webpages below.
News
New Improvements to Burn Severity Portal Announced
Landsat Science Team: Dead Vegetation Tells a Story
Landsat Science Team: Tracking Snow Crucial in Water Supply Monitoring
Publications
Methodology for assessing the accuracy of long-term, annual land cover monitoring at national scale: Experiences from the Land Change Monitoring, Assessment, and Projection (LCMAP) initiative Methodology for assessing the accuracy of long-term, annual land cover monitoring at national scale: Experiences from the Land Change Monitoring, Assessment, and Projection (LCMAP) initiative
Science
Landsat Science Team
EROS User Services
