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Core Science Systems images.
This map of Alaska shows geographic extent of the first-ever nationally consistent hydrography data acquired from high-resolution 3D Elevation Program (3DEP) data. FY23 projects are the result of ongoing Federal coordination via the 3DHP Working Group and the Alaska Mapping Initiative.
Explanation
This map of Alaska shows geographic extent of the first-ever nationally consistent hydrography data acquired from high-resolution 3D Elevation Program (3DEP) data. FY23 projects are the result of ongoing Federal coordination via the 3DHP Working Group and the Alaska Mapping Initiative.
Explanation
Fall foliage surrounds the 60-foot radome at the Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The radome protects the 10-meter Landsat antenna.
Fall foliage surrounds the 60-foot radome at the Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The radome protects the 10-meter Landsat antenna.
Photograph of the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon, Arizona, USA. Photo taken on September 8, 2023.
Photograph of the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon, Arizona, USA. Photo taken on September 8, 2023.
The USGS Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center reception area fills with people for a 50th anniversary event August 19, 2023.
The USGS Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center reception area fills with people for a 50th anniversary event August 19, 2023.
Large floor puzzles of Sioux Falls and Denver help entertain guests during the 50th anniversary event August 19, 2023.
Large floor puzzles of Sioux Falls and Denver help entertain guests during the 50th anniversary event August 19, 2023.
Laura Nemec, a contractor at the USGS Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center, guides a tour group at the 50th anniversary event August 19, 2023. In the background is a display showing the size of the Landsat 9 satellite.
Laura Nemec, a contractor at the USGS Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center, guides a tour group at the 50th anniversary event August 19, 2023. In the background is a display showing the size of the Landsat 9 satellite.
While USGS Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center Director Pete Doucette tells the audience a little about the 10th anniversary festivities at EROS during the August 18, 2023, rededication ceremony, EROS Branch Chief for New Missions Kristi Kline holds up a 10th anniversary poster from the time capsule and prepares to add a 50
While USGS Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center Director Pete Doucette tells the audience a little about the 10th anniversary festivities at EROS during the August 18, 2023, rededication ceremony, EROS Branch Chief for New Missions Kristi Kline holds up a 10th anniversary poster from the time capsule and prepares to add a 50
This Landsat 9 natural color daytime image of Petermann Glacier, Greenland, shows the contrast between previous collection in the Arctic circle, which is taken during summer, and new Landsat Extended Acquisitions of the Poles (LEAP) imagery, which collects thermal images even during polar twil
This Landsat 9 natural color daytime image of Petermann Glacier, Greenland, shows the contrast between previous collection in the Arctic circle, which is taken during summer, and new Landsat Extended Acquisitions of the Poles (LEAP) imagery, which collects thermal images even during polar twil
On August 19, 2023, USGS Director David Applegate and USGS Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center Director Pete Doucette use golden shovels that have been used at other EROS dedication events to help dedicate a red oak tree, a long-living species, that will be planted at EROS as a symbolic gesture to its future beyond 50 years.
On August 19, 2023, USGS Director David Applegate and USGS Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center Director Pete Doucette use golden shovels that have been used at other EROS dedication events to help dedicate a red oak tree, a long-living species, that will be planted at EROS as a symbolic gesture to its future beyond 50 years.
The Hovenweep High Performance Computing (HPC) system located at the USGS Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center in Sioux Falls, SD.
The Hovenweep High Performance Computing (HPC) system located at the USGS Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center in Sioux Falls, SD.
USGS scientists William Fischer, one of the country’s first photo-geologists involved in interpreting geologic features from aerial photography, and hydrologist Charles Robinove propose remote a sensing satellite program to William T. Pecora, USGS director. The three then pitch it to Secretary of the Interior Stewart Udall.
USGS scientists William Fischer, one of the country’s first photo-geologists involved in interpreting geologic features from aerial photography, and hydrologist Charles Robinove propose remote a sensing satellite program to William T. Pecora, USGS director. The three then pitch it to Secretary of the Interior Stewart Udall.
Infographic highlighting EROS numbers in 1975. Text reads:
By the Numbers: EROS in 1975
Infographic highlighting EROS numbers in 1975. Text reads:
By the Numbers: EROS in 1975
Ben Reifel, a representative of South Dakota state, worked to get the USGS EROS facility in his state.
Ben Reifel, a representative of South Dakota state, worked to get the USGS EROS facility in his state.
The Multi-Resolution Land Characteristics (MRLC) Consortium is a group of federal agencies who coordinate and generate consistent and relevant land cover information at the national scale. Learn more here: https://www.mrlc.gov/.
The Multi-Resolution Land Characteristics (MRLC) Consortium is a group of federal agencies who coordinate and generate consistent and relevant land cover information at the national scale. Learn more here: https://www.mrlc.gov/.
The Core Science Systems Mission Area Senior Leadership Team taking a photo at Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center.
The Core Science Systems Mission Area Senior Leadership Team taking a photo at Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center.
Map of the Conterminous U.S. showing the Land Cover layer from the NLCD 2021.
Learn more about NLCD at www.usgs.gov/centers/eros/science/national-land-cover-database
Map of the Conterminous U.S. showing the Land Cover layer from the NLCD 2021.
Learn more about NLCD at www.usgs.gov/centers/eros/science/national-land-cover-database
Drone-captured photo of reference targets with various materials and reflectance levels used during a field campaign in support of radiometric calibration research led by USGS Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) researchers in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Drone-captured photo of reference targets with various materials and reflectance levels used during a field campaign in support of radiometric calibration research led by USGS Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) researchers in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Aaron Hensley, KBR contractor at the Earth Resources Observation and Science Center, monitors the computers in the ground station.
Aaron Hensley, KBR contractor at the Earth Resources Observation and Science Center, monitors the computers in the ground station.
This Landsat 9 image displaying the coastline of Northeastern Queensland, Australia and the Cumberland Islands was acquired on July 1, and reprocessed on July 12, 2023.
Path 93 Row 74
Product ID: LC09_L1TP_093074_20230701_20230712_02_T1
This Landsat 9 image displaying the coastline of Northeastern Queensland, Australia and the Cumberland Islands was acquired on July 1, and reprocessed on July 12, 2023.
Path 93 Row 74
Product ID: LC09_L1TP_093074_20230701_20230712_02_T1
Smoke filled the skies over western Canada and even much of the United States in May 2023. The source was several wildfires in Alberta and British Columbia.
Landsat 9 captured this image on May 6, 2023.
Smoke filled the skies over western Canada and even much of the United States in May 2023. The source was several wildfires in Alberta and British Columbia.
Landsat 9 captured this image on May 6, 2023.
This is the thumbnail for the Image of the Week about Fires in Canada. Find more IOWs here: https://eros.usgs.gov/media-gallery/image-of-the-week.
This is the thumbnail for the Image of the Week about Fires in Canada. Find more IOWs here: https://eros.usgs.gov/media-gallery/image-of-the-week.