Eyes on Earth Episode 3 - National Land Cover Database
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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. In this episode, we talk about the National Land Cover Database.
Collin Homer, Program Director for the National Land Cover Database
Episode 3 - National Land Cover Database
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Summary: Sorting Landsat data into an accurate and reliable record of land cover in the United States is one of the most important jobs at EROS. This episode explores the what, how, and why of the National Land Cover Database (NLCD).
Guest: Collin Homer, NLCD Program Director
Host: John Hult
Producer: John Hult
Release date: Sept. 9, 2019
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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. In this episode, we learn how a Collections strategy boost the value of the Landsat archive.
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Date published: September 11, 2018Status: ActiveNational Land Cover Database
EROS is central to the creation of the National Land Cover Database (NLCD), which is updated every five years and stands as the definitive land cover database for the United States.
Contacts: Jon Dewitz