USGS maintains its core strengths in characterizing and understanding complex Earth and biological systems through research; modeling; highly accurate topographic, geologic, hydrographic, and biogeographic maps; and delivery of high-quality earth observation data. Programs include cooperative data collection systems, cross-boundary synthesis, and scientific data delivery for users worldwide.
USGS products support precise planning for conservation and climate change, infrastructure projects, urban planning, flood prediction, emergency response, hazard mitigation, critical mineral assessments, and renewable energy development. Training and technology transfer often are integral to the technical assistance provided by USGS international activities.
International studies related to geospatial data and tools are conducted by scientists from throughout USGS on topics including:
- remote sensing
- topographic, hydrographic, and geologic mapping
- data and sample preservation and delivery
- Arctic mapping and cooperation
- high-resolution elevation data
- advanced high-performance computing
- biodiversity analytics
- land-use change monitoring, planning, projection, and development
- Landsat
- International Group on Earth Observation (GEO) and AmeriGEO
- Famine Early Warning System-FEWS Net
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Mineral Resources Online Spatial Data Access Tool
Interactive maps and downloadable data for regional and global analysis.
Latest Publications
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Rock alteration mapping in and around fossil shallow intrusions at Mt. Ruapehu New Zealand with laboratory and aerial hyperspectral imaging
Diagnostic absorption features in hyperspectral data can be used to identify a specific mineral or mineral associations. However, it is unknown how accurate hyperspectral mapping can be for identifying alteration mineral compositions at the resolution required to describe structures such as fossil intrusions, or whether it can accurately quantify the alteration present. This study...AuthorsAbbey Douglas, Gabor Kereszturi, Lauren N. Schaefer, Ben M. Kennedy
Up to International Science Theme: Geospatial Data and Tools
USGS maintains its core strengths in characterizing and understanding complex Earth and biological systems through research; modeling; highly accurate topographic, geologic, hydrographic, and biogeographic maps; and delivery of high-quality earth observation data. Programs include cooperative data collection systems, cross-boundary synthesis, and scientific data delivery for users worldwide.
USGS products support precise planning for conservation and climate change, infrastructure projects, urban planning, flood prediction, emergency response, hazard mitigation, critical mineral assessments, and renewable energy development. Training and technology transfer often are integral to the technical assistance provided by USGS international activities.
International studies related to geospatial data and tools are conducted by scientists from throughout USGS on topics including:
- remote sensing
- topographic, hydrographic, and geologic mapping
- data and sample preservation and delivery
- Arctic mapping and cooperation
- high-resolution elevation data
- advanced high-performance computing
- biodiversity analytics
- land-use change monitoring, planning, projection, and development
- Landsat
- International Group on Earth Observation (GEO) and AmeriGEO
- Famine Early Warning System-FEWS Net
Latest Science
-
Mineral Resources Online Spatial Data Access Tool
Interactive maps and downloadable data for regional and global analysis.
Latest Publications
-
Rock alteration mapping in and around fossil shallow intrusions at Mt. Ruapehu New Zealand with laboratory and aerial hyperspectral imaging
Diagnostic absorption features in hyperspectral data can be used to identify a specific mineral or mineral associations. However, it is unknown how accurate hyperspectral mapping can be for identifying alteration mineral compositions at the resolution required to describe structures such as fossil intrusions, or whether it can accurately quantify the alteration present. This study...AuthorsAbbey Douglas, Gabor Kereszturi, Lauren N. Schaefer, Ben M. Kennedy
Up to International Science Theme: Geospatial Data and Tools