Eyes on Earth Episode 112 – Landsat in Popular Media Completed
Popular media is fascinated with satellites, including Landsat’s Earth-observing mission. But are movies and books accurate in their depictions? Experts say it’s definitely a mixed bag.
In this episode of Eyes on Earth, we aim to separate science fiction from science fact when it comes to how Landsat satellites and the EROS Center are portrayed in popular media. To do that, we consulted experts on a range of potential uses, including military, heat signatures, paleontology, and forests.
Guests: Keith Masback, Landsat Advisory Group; Ron Risty, EROS alumnus; George Xian, EROS research physical scientist; Robert Anemone, professor at University of North Carolina, Greensboro; and Chris Barber, EROS research physical scientist
Hosts: Sheri Levisay and Jane Lawson (contractors for USGS EROS)
Producer: Tom Adamson (contractor for USGS EROS)
Release date: Monday, February 5, 2024
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Popular media is fascinated with satellites, including Landsat’s Earth-observing mission. But are movies and books accurate in their depictions? Experts say it’s definitely a mixed bag.
In this episode of Eyes on Earth, we aim to separate science fiction from science fact when it comes to how Landsat satellites and the EROS Center are portrayed in popular media. To do that, we consulted experts on a range of potential uses, including military, heat signatures, paleontology, and forests.
Guests: Keith Masback, Landsat Advisory Group; Ron Risty, EROS alumnus; George Xian, EROS research physical scientist; Robert Anemone, professor at University of North Carolina, Greensboro; and Chris Barber, EROS research physical scientist
Hosts: Sheri Levisay and Jane Lawson (contractors for USGS EROS)
Producer: Tom Adamson (contractor for USGS EROS)
Release date: Monday, February 5, 2024
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Eyes on Earth Episode 46 – Deforestation and Forest Degradation
Deforestation is a significant concern for many parts of the globe, particularly in places like the rainforests of the Amazon or the Congo. Scientists, governments, and non-governmental organizations turn to satellite data to track deforestation, as well as to set targets for improvement.
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Eyes on Earth Episode 21 - Forests of Ghana
In the West African nation of Ghana, tropical forests are more than landscape. They are woven into language, custom, and culture. They are also the source of timber for home heating and industry, as well as barriers to agricultural production. Those are just a few of the reasons why deforestation has come alongside the nation’s rapid population growth.
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Eyes on Earth Episode 55 - Urban Heat Islands of New York
Urban heat islands occur in areas containing more impervious surfaces and fewer natural environments. The day and night surface temperature is higher in urban heat islands than in surrounding areas. During heat waves, this can lead to greater numbers of heat-related illnesses and deaths.
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