Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center
Science
At EROS, we study land change and how it impacts ecosystems, economics, and everyday life. Our research focuses on four areas: Land Change Monitoring, Assessment, and Projection; Vegetation and Water Dynamics; Disaster Early Warning and Response; and Remote Sensing Research and Development. Learn more about specific projects in each of these areas by exploring the Themes and Topics below.
Unlocking the Power of Remote Sensing
Ten years ago, USGS signed off on a policy that opened EROS' massive archive of satellite imagery to the public at no cost. The move sparked an explosion in remote sensing research worldwide.
Learn moreLandsat Aids Sagebrush Recovery Efforts
Shrub/grass products from the National Land Cover Database (NLCD) help guide land management decisions following fires in sagebrush ecosystems.
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