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Pecora Awards Honor Excellence in Earth Observation

Pecora Awards Honor Excellence in Earth Observation

Images of Earth are so common these days that it’s easy to forget that these illuminating visuals are actually grounded in remote sensing data that...

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New Publication Describes Landsat 9 Geometric Characteristics

New Publication Describes Landsat 9 Geometric Characteristics

A recent publication provided the results of the analysis done from the Landsat 8 and Landsat 9 underfly activities that took place in late 2021.

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The results are in! 3D Nation Study report now available

The results are in! 3D Nation Study report now available

An improved national elevation program has the potential to generate $13.5 billion in new benefits each year if it meets all needs and once fully...

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New JACIE Compendium Honors Past, Explores Future of Earth Observation

New JACIE Compendium Honors Past, Explores Future of Earth Observation

The 2022 Joint Agency Commercial Imagery Evaluation—Remote Sensing Satellite Compendium has been released in time for the upcoming 22nd William T...

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USGS EROS Wins Communications Award for Denver Refuge Display

USGS EROS Wins Communications Award for Denver Refuge Display

The USGS Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center has won a USGS Shoemaker Award for Communications Product Excellence for a striking...

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Landsat 9 Captures Swirling Hurricane Ian

Landsat 9 Captures Swirling Hurricane Ian

For five decades, Landsat satellites have captured a variety of natural disasters and their effects. The most recently launched, Landsat 9, peered...

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Wind turbine wakes can impact downwind vegetation

Wind turbine wakes can impact downwind vegetation

A new USGS report shows a link between air disturbed by wind turbines and vegetation patterns

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TNMCorps Mapping Challenge Summary Results for Fire Stations in Georgia and South Carolina

TNMCorps Mapping Challenge Summary Results for Fire Stations in Georgia and South Carolina

Summary statistics are now available for this challenge. Thanks again to everyone who contributed!

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FINISHED!! TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for Fire Stations in Georgia and South Carolina

FINISHED!! TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for Fire Stations in Georgia and South Carolina

This challenge is now complete! Thanks to everyone who contributed!

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