Science
A Watchful Eye Over Natural Hazards
Wildfires, Floods, and Famine - Monitored and Studied
Wildfires, Floods, and Famine - Monitored and Studied
At EROS, we study how the land changes and impacts ecosystems, economics, and everyday life. Our science uses satellite data to track land change, support disaster response, and guide resource management. With decades of Landsat observations and other Earth data, EROS research helps scientists, policymakers, and the public better understand our planet and make informed decisions.
The Next Level of Landsat
The Next Level of Landsat
When it comes to mining remotely sensed data, Landsat Level-3 science products offer what some might call land cover gold.
- Annual NLCD Data - Now available
- Annual NLCD Data - Now available
Annual NLCD release data is now available for 1985-2023 in the NLCD viewer.
Education
Landsat's Everyday Benefits
Landsat data improve people's quality of life! The impacts and benefits of Landsat Program and satellite data archive are felt worldwide. A 2023 report highlights Landsat's estimated economic value at $25.6 billion.
Landsat Fact Sheets
Landsat Factsheets present a high-level overview of various concepts. Choose a factsheet to learn more about a topic.
Careers at the U.S. Geological Survey
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) EROS Center is government-owned/directed and contractor-operated. The work of EROS is carried out through mission-support contracts with industry.