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Mapping the Severity of Springs Fire from Space
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Published May 9, 2013
As wildfires wind down, teams of scientists hit the field to assess the damage. In many cases, they have help from satellites.
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Thermal Sensor Lights Up from Volcanic Heat
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Published May 7, 2013
The TIRS instrument on the new Landsat Data Continuity Mission satellite helps scientists pinpoint fine differences in temperature.
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A Dynamic Landscape, a Dynamic Sensor
Published April 30, 2013
The Cascade Mountains and nearby forests and lakes provide a good test of the visual range of the new LDCM satellite.
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LDCM Looks for Water Amidst the Heat
Published April 23, 2013
Thermal infrared imagery of the Southern California desert picks up the invisible water in the farmland around the Salton Sea.
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