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Color photograph of scientists preparing UAS for flight
HVO scientists prepare UAS for Kīlauea summit crater lake sampling
HVO scientists prepare UAS for Kīlauea summit crater lake sampling
HVO scientists prepare UAS for Kīlauea summit crater lake sampling

USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory and DOI Office of Aviation staff prepare the sampling mechanism (on blue tarp) and inspect the Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) just before it took off to collect water from the Halema‘uma‘u crater lake.

USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory and DOI Office of Aviation staff prepare the sampling mechanism (on blue tarp) and inspect the Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) just before it took off to collect water from the Halema‘uma‘u crater lake.

Reconnaissance video taken prior to October 26 water sampling mission
Reconnaissance video taken prior to October 26 water sampling mission
Reconnaissance video taken prior to October 26 water sampling mission

Prior to the Unoccupied Aircraft System (UAS) mission that collected a water sample from Halema‘uma‘u at Kīlauea's summit on October 26, reconnaissance UAS missions were flown. This video, taken over a period of 15 minutes, has been sped up 7 times to show the UAS as it approaches Halema‘uma‘u from the southwest.

Prior to the Unoccupied Aircraft System (UAS) mission that collected a water sample from Halema‘uma‘u at Kīlauea's summit on October 26, reconnaissance UAS missions were flown. This video, taken over a period of 15 minutes, has been sped up 7 times to show the UAS as it approaches Halema‘uma‘u from the southwest.

Reconnaissance video taken prior to October 26 water sampling mission
Reconnaissance video taken prior to October 26 water sampling mission
Reconnaissance video taken prior to October 26 water sampling mission

The Unoccupied Aircraft System (UAS) that collected water from the crater lake in Halema‘uma‘u on October 26 was outfitted with both visual and infrared (thermal) cameras. This reconnaissance video shows fumarolic activity on the walls of the crater. Fumaroles appear light in color (yellow and white) in the visual imagery due to alteration of the crater wall rock.

The Unoccupied Aircraft System (UAS) that collected water from the crater lake in Halema‘uma‘u on October 26 was outfitted with both visual and infrared (thermal) cameras. This reconnaissance video shows fumarolic activity on the walls of the crater. Fumaroles appear light in color (yellow and white) in the visual imagery due to alteration of the crater wall rock.

Reconnaissance video taken prior to October 26 water sampling mission
Reconnaissance video taken prior to October 26 water sampling mission
Reconnaissance video taken prior to October 26 water sampling mission

In this October 26 reconnaissance survey, the Unoccupied Aircraft System (UAS) reaches the northeast part of the Halema‘uma‘u crater lake, where large rocks at the lake margin are often used to visually track the rising water level. Taken over a period of about 5.5 minutes, the survey is shown at 3 times the speed it was filmed.

In this October 26 reconnaissance survey, the Unoccupied Aircraft System (UAS) reaches the northeast part of the Halema‘uma‘u crater lake, where large rocks at the lake margin are often used to visually track the rising water level. Taken over a period of about 5.5 minutes, the survey is shown at 3 times the speed it was filmed.

Thermal video of the October 26 Halema‘uma‘u water sampling mission
Thermal video of the October 26 Halema‘uma‘u water sampling mission
Unoccupied Aircraft System is inspected by pilot just before take off
Unoccupied Aircraft System is inspected by pilot just before take off
Unoccupied Aircraft System is inspected by pilot just before take off
Unoccupied Aircraft System is inspected by pilot just before take off

The sampling mechanism (on blue tarp) is prepared and the Unoccupied Aircraft System (UAS) is inspected just before take off to collect water from the Halema‘uma‘u crater lake. Brightly colored flagging tape tied to a cable attached to the UAS indicated depth as the sampling tool was lowered into the water. 

The sampling mechanism (on blue tarp) is prepared and the Unoccupied Aircraft System (UAS) is inspected just before take off to collect water from the Halema‘uma‘u crater lake. Brightly colored flagging tape tied to a cable attached to the UAS indicated depth as the sampling tool was lowered into the water. 

Unoccupied Aircraft System flying over volcano crater
Unoccupied Aircraft System returning with a water sample.
Unoccupied Aircraft System returning with a water sample.
Video of the October 26 Halema‘uma‘u water sampling mission
Video of the October 26 Halema‘uma‘u water sampling mission
Video of the October 26 Halema‘uma‘u water sampling mission

This video was captured by the unmanned aircraft system (UAS) as it collected a water sample in Halema‘uma‘u, at Kīlauea's summit. Limited UAS flights in this area are conducted with permission and coordination with Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park.

This video was captured by the unmanned aircraft system (UAS) as it collected a water sample in Halema‘uma‘u, at Kīlauea's summit. Limited UAS flights in this area are conducted with permission and coordination with Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park.

Video of UAS water sampling, Kīlauea summit
Video of UAS water sampling, Kīlauea summit
Video of UAS water sampling, Kīlauea summit

 

This video shows the unmanned aircraft system (UAS) collecting a water sample from Halema‘uma‘u. This wider view shows the scale of the UAS relative to the water pond. USGS video by M. Patrick, 26 Oct 2019.

 

This video shows the unmanned aircraft system (UAS) collecting a water sample from Halema‘uma‘u. This wider view shows the scale of the UAS relative to the water pond. USGS video by M. Patrick, 26 Oct 2019.

Video of UAS water sampling, Kīlauea summit
Video of UAS water sampling, Kīlauea summit
Video of UAS water sampling, Kīlauea summit

This video shows another view of the unmanned aircraft system sampling water from Halema‘uma‘u. USGS video by C. Parcheta, 26 Oct 2019.

This video shows another view of the unmanned aircraft system sampling water from Halema‘uma‘u. USGS video by C. Parcheta, 26 Oct 2019.

Video of UAS water sampling, Kīlauea summit
Video of UAS water sampling, Kīlauea summit
Video of UAS water sampling, Kīlauea summit

This video shows a close-up of the unmanned aircraft system collecting a water sample in Halema‘uma‘u. USGS video by M. Patrick, 26 Oct 2019.

This video shows a close-up of the unmanned aircraft system collecting a water sample in Halema‘uma‘u. USGS video by M. Patrick, 26 Oct 2019.

Climate Adaptation Planning with Alaska-Based Adaptation Tools
Climate Adaptation Planning with Alaska-Based Adaptation Tools
Climate Adaptation Planning with Alaska-Based Adaptation Tools

The dynamic landscape and climate of Alaska presents many challenges to the over 200 communities that live in rural areas of the state and have a wide variety of resource needs. Coastal and riverine erosion, flooding, wildfire, permafrost dynamics and increasing temperatures act as drivers for many of these landscape changes.

The dynamic landscape and climate of Alaska presents many challenges to the over 200 communities that live in rural areas of the state and have a wide variety of resource needs. Coastal and riverine erosion, flooding, wildfire, permafrost dynamics and increasing temperatures act as drivers for many of these landscape changes.

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HVO field engineers install new telemetry hub
HVO field engineers install new telemetry hub
HVO field engineers install new telemetry hub

On November 15, 2019, USGS HVO field engineers rapidly deployed a new data-telemetry hub near Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō. A crack near an important telemetry hub at near the summit of Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō was observed to be growing over the past several weeks and HVO field engineers prepared a contingency telemetry hub to install nearby if necessary.

On November 15, 2019, USGS HVO field engineers rapidly deployed a new data-telemetry hub near Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō. A crack near an important telemetry hub at near the summit of Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō was observed to be growing over the past several weeks and HVO field engineers prepared a contingency telemetry hub to install nearby if necessary.

A coil of green hose on the deck of a ship at sea.
Geometrics GeoEel Multichannel Streamer
Geometrics GeoEel Multichannel Streamer
Geometrics GeoEel Multichannel Streamer

PCMSC's Geometrics GeoEel Multichannel Streamer sits on the deck of R/V Bold Horizon

William Wright (Left) and Ben Holman (Right) are installing an outside staff gage at a new station
William Wright and Ben Holman installing a staff gage
William Wright and Ben Holman installing a staff gage
An instrument rests on the deck of a ship, its cables suspended above it, while a scientist looks on.
Chirp rests on the deck of R/V Bold Horizon
Chirp rests on the deck of R/V Bold Horizon
Chirp rests on the deck of R/V Bold Horizon

This instrument, the Edgetech SB-516 or "chirp", emits acoustic signals that penetrate the sediment on the seafloor. The reflected sound is recorded and is used to create a cross-section image, or profile, of the sub-bottom.

This instrument, the Edgetech SB-516 or "chirp", emits acoustic signals that penetrate the sediment on the seafloor. The reflected sound is recorded and is used to create a cross-section image, or profile, of the sub-bottom.

Photos of histology of snake fungal disease lesions in purple and white.
Histology of snake fungal disease
Histology of snake fungal disease
Histology of snake fungal disease

(A) Underneath the β-layer of the epidermis is an accumulation of hypereosinophilic necrotic debris. The remaining epidermis is extensively ulcerated.

(A) Underneath the β-layer of the epidermis is an accumulation of hypereosinophilic necrotic debris. The remaining epidermis is extensively ulcerated.

Color photo of Doug Daniels with the graphic for the USGS EROS podcast "Eyes on Earth"
Eyes on Earth - Doug Daniels
Eyes on Earth - Doug Daniels
Eyes on Earth Episode 6 - Satellites 101
Eyes on Earth Episode 6 - Satellites 101
Color photo of Doug Daniels with the graphic for the USGS EROS podcast "Eyes on Earth"
Eyes on Earth - Doug Daniels
Eyes on Earth - Doug Daniels
Eyes on Earth Episode 6 - Satellites 101

How much does an Earth observation satellite weigh? How are they launched? How fast does it travel? Does Landsat have a gas tank? In this episode of Eyes on Earth, we answer some of the basic questions surrounding the satellites that define the EROS mission.

 

How much does an Earth observation satellite weigh? How are they launched? How fast does it travel? Does Landsat have a gas tank? In this episode of Eyes on Earth, we answer some of the basic questions surrounding the satellites that define the EROS mission.

 

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