Janice Nelson
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Eyes on Earth Episode 47 – Ladies of Landsat
Eyes on Earth is a podcast on remote sensing, Earth observation, land change and science, brought to you by the USGS Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center. In this episode, we hear about a group working to expand diversity and inclusion in remote sensing.
Eyes on Earth Episode 46 – Deforestation and Forest Degradation
Eyes on Earth is a podcast on remote sensing, Earth observation, land change and science, brought to you by the USGS Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center. In this episode, we hear how Landsat can aid the study of deforestation around the world.
Eyes on Earth Episode 45 – Harmonized Landsat Sentinel Data
Eyes on Earth is a podcast on remote sensing, Earth observation, land change and science, brought to you by the USGS Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center. In this episode, we hear about the value of combining satellite data sources.
Eyes on Earth Episode 44 – Landsat Water Atlas
Eyes on Earth is a podcast on remote sensing, Earth observation, land change and science, brought to you by the USGS Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center. In this episode, we learn how Landsat is used to study surface water.
Eyes on Earth Episode 43 - U.S.-Canada Water Use
Eyes on Earth is a podcast on remote sensing, Earth observation, land change and science, brought to you by the USGS Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center. In this episode, we about international cooperation in water use management.
Eyes on Earth Episode 42 – Rangelands of the U.S.
Eyes on Earth is a podcast on remote sensing, Earth observation, land change and science, brought to you by the USGS Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center. In this episode, we hear how Landsat helps monitor vulnerable rangelands in the Western U.S.
Eyes on Earth Episode 41 – Albedo
Eyes on Earth is a podcast on remote sensing, Earth observation, land change and science, brought to you by the USGS Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center. In this episode, we learn how about reflected surface radiation and how satellites track it.
Eyes on Earth Episode 40 – Landsat Collection 2
Eyes on Earth is a podcast on remote sensing, Earth observation, land change and science, brought to you by the USGS Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center. In this episode, we learn how a Collections strategy boost the value of the Landsat archive.
Eyes on Earth Episode 39 – Brazil’s Water Use
Eyes on Earth is a podcast on remote sensing, Earth observation, land change and science, brought to you by the USGS Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center. In this episode, we hear how Landsat aids water use studies in Brazil.
Eyes on Earth Episode 38 – Time Series Analysis with Landsat
Eyes on Earth is a podcast on remote sensing, Earth observation, land change and science, brought to you by the USGS Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center. In this episode, we hear about how the Landsat archive enables time series analysis.
Eyes on Earth Episode 37 – Insuring West Africa’s Crops
Eyes on Earth is a podcast on remote sensing, Earth observation, land change and science, brought to you by the USGS Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center. In this episode, we hear how EROS data streams could be used to encourage ag production in West Africa.
Eyes on Earth Episode 36 - International Charter Turns 20
Eyes on Earth is a podcast on remote sensing, Earth observation, land change and science, brought to you by the USGS Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center. In this episode, we get a rundown on the International Charter Space and Major Disasters.
Ladies of Landsat Group Offers Sense of Belonging and Support
Finding connections and a sense of community help make work more fulfilling. But a feeling of belonging can be harder for some people to find than others. A remote-sensing-focused Twitter group is trying to do something about that.
New EROS Tool Shows County-By-County Change Across United States
The USGS Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center has released a new online tool to help the public better visualize county-by-county land change across the United States.
Satellite Data Shows Value in Monitoring Deforestation, Forest Degradation
Deforestation is a significant concern for many parts of the globe, particularly in places like the rainforests of the Amazon or the Congo. Scientists, governments, and non-governmental organizations turn to satellite data to track deforestation, as well as to set targets for improvement.
EROS Teams Step in to Fill Gap in Drought Monitoring Data Stream
Each week, the USGS Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center releases VegDRI and QuickDRI maps that show the moisture content of the Nation’s vegetation. Those maps help build the U.S. Drought Monitor map, which in turn helps guide agriculture decisions and policy across the U.S.
Fusion of Landsat and Sentinel Data to Offer More Opportunities to Track Rapid Change Across the Globe
Landsat satellites have monitored the Earth’s surface for nearly 50 years, providing critical information for countless areas of study and real-world applications.
Backup Landsat Multi-Satellite Operations Center Opens in South Dakota
Satellite Orbital Space Flight Operations Center setting up at the USGS Earth Resources Observation and Science Center in South Dakota
Lasting Link With Landsat Helps Idaho Manage Water
On a ranking of states using water for irrigation, seeing California at the top probably wouldn’t surprise you. But would you expect Idaho to follow right behind?
USGS Upgrades, Improves Earthshots Page Featuring Stories of Change
The USGS Earthshots website, managed by the Communication & Outreach department at the Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center, shows the value of observing the Earth with satellites at a level that (we hope) non-scientists can understand.
Mapping Urban Heat Islands Leads NYC Council Data Team to Landsat
New York City (NYC) loses an average of 13 residents each year to heatstroke. The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene estimates more than 100 die each year from other causes associated with extreme heat. Hundreds visit emergency departments, with an average of 150 hospitalized annually.
EROS Rangeland Tools Aid Western U.S. Land Managers
The extensive rangelands across the Western United States are threatened by invasive grasses, climate change, and altered fire regimes that can disturb the landscape. The largely semi-arid lands are also important for the survival of species that need undisturbed sagebrush ecosystems to thrive.
Landsat will help U.S. and Canada Share River’s Water
A river meanders serenely through the northern prairie, waters flowing eastward. The scene’s simplicity belies the complex nature of how the water is used—especially when the river flows from one country to another and back.
Landsat, Sentinel Data Fusion Offers Potential of More Accurate ET Maps
Scientists at the Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center have developed an algorithm that fuses Landsat 8 and Sentinel-2 data in a way that generates more accurate daily evapotranspiration (ET) maps with a much higher spatial resolution.