Data Science: Converting Data into Actionable Knowledge
Science Analytics and Synthesis (SAS)
Science Analytics and Synthesis (SAS)
National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program
Determining the geologic framework of areas determined to be vital to the economic social, or scientific welfare of the Nation
Determining the geologic framework of areas determined to be vital to the economic social, or scientific welfare of the Nation
National Geological and Geophysical Data Preservation Program
Preserving geoscience samples for today and future generations
Preserving geoscience samples for today and future generations
USGS Library
Core Science Systems Mission Area
USGS CSS serves as the primary national civilian mapping agency, including topographic and geologic mapping for Federal and State requirements, national geospatial coordination, satellite operations and remote sensing. Our products and data are necessary to understand, monitor, and detect changes that affect the Nation’s natural and agricultural resources, the economy, public safety, and security.
National Geospatial Program
National Geospatial Program
The National Geospatial Program is the Federal civilian mapping agency and provides the digital geospatial foundation for the Nation. It engages partners and communities of use to collaboratively produce consistent and accurate topographic map data.
Science Synthesis, Analysis and Research Program
Science Synthesis, Analysis and Research Program
The Science Synthesis Analysis, and Research (SSAR) Program provides analysis and synthesis of scientific data and information, interdisciplinary research to improve understanding of Earth system changes, and preservation of scientific data and samples and library collections.
News
Landsat’s Economic Value increases to $25.6 Billion in 2023
Landsat’s Economic Value increases to $25.6 Billion in 2023
NLCD’s Path from Early Landscape Snapshot to Decades of Change
NLCD’s Path from Early Landscape Snapshot to Decades of Change
Jennifer Lacey Selected as Associate Director for Core Science Systems Mission Area
Jennifer Lacey Selected as Associate Director for Core Science Systems Mission Area
Publications
Automated deep learning-based point cloud classification on USGS 3DEP lidar data using transformer
The goal of the U.S. Geological Survey’s (USGS) 3D Elevation Program (3DEP) is to facilitate the acquisition of nationwide lidar data. Although data meet USGS lidar specifications, some point cloud tiles include noisy and incorrectly classified points. The enhanced accuracy of classified point clouds can improve support for many downstream applications such as hydrologic analysis, urban planning,
Toward a set of essential biodiversity variables for assessing change in mountains globally
Mountain regions harbor unique and rich biodiversity, forming an important part of our global life support system. This rich biodiversity underpins the ecological intactness and functioning of mountain ecosystems, which are imperative for the provision of key ecosystem services. A considerable amount of data are required to assess ecological intactness and ecosystem functioning and, given the prof
Evaluation of classified ground points from National Agriculture Imagery program photogrammetrically derived point clouds
Studies have shown that digital surface models and point clouds generated by the United States Department of Agriculture’s National Agriculture Imagery Program (NAIP) can measure basic forest parameters such as canopy height. However, all measured forest parameters from these studies are evaluated using the differences between NAIP digital surface models (DSMs) and available lidar digital terrain
Science
Eyes on Earth Episode 124 – Mapping Fires in Utah
Studying forests means studying fire. Utah’s unique landscapes call for a unique dataset for forest management.
Eyes on Earth Episode 123 – Bathymetry Mapping
A satellite system designed to image land is helping fill in data gaps of underwater topography near shorelines.
Eyes on Earth Episode 122 – EROS Interns, 2024
What can you learn during an internship at the USGS EROS Center? A lot! Several interns talk about their experience working a summer internship at EROS.