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NASA satellites and sensors constantly take the pulse of our planet, measuring how Earth changes by the day, season, year, and decade. Researchers and resource managers analyze those measurements and apply them on local and regional scales to better manage things like our food and water supplies, health, safety, land use, and ecosystems. NASA data is also used by other government agencies to help with responses to natural disasters and emergencies around the country and the world.
Night Lights Show Slow Recovery from Maria
Published December 12, 2018
The hurricane took a disproportionate toll on power supplies in remote areas of Puerto Rico.
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The Seasonal Rhythms of Ammonia
Published December 10, 2018
Farms and feedlots are a key source of the pollutant.
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Looking to RECOVER After the Fire
Published November 16, 2018
A NASA project is providing maps of satellite data to emergency response teams during the Woolsey Fire.
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Which Way Will the Smoke Go?
Published November 6, 2018
A new experimental model that relies on data from NOAA and NASA satellites has proven remarkably good at simulating the behavior of wildfire smoke.
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Watching Out for Whales
Published November 1, 2018
Environmental variables detected by satellites can help reduce collisions between ships and blue whales.
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Monitoring Outflow and Algae
Published October 30, 2018
A NASA team was able to use satellite imagery to observe effects of a repair of Los Angeles' largest wastewater treatment plant.
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Smart Phones Bring Smart Irrigation
Published October 18, 2018
A project using NASA satellite data helps reduce overwatering and enhances crop yields for Pakistani farmers.
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Early Warnings for Crop Failures
Published October 5, 2018
The GEOGLAM Crop Monitor for Early Warning provides science-driven alerts for countries that may be in danger of low crop yields.
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Remotely Sensing Crop Prices
Published September 20, 2018
Economists are using satellite data to help make more accurate price predictions of important crops.
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Taking Stock of the World’s Sandy Beaches
Published August 2, 2018
Sandy beaches are growing in some parts of the world and shrinking quickly in others, including one-third of marine protected areas.
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Where to Place a Rainwater Harvesting System
Published July 27, 2018
Water shortages in the Middle East lead to sanitation issues in schools, resulting in periodic school closures. NASA is working to change that.
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Fizzy Tropical Rivers
Published July 20, 2018
Long overlooked, it is increasingly clear that streams and rivers play a key role in the carbon cycle.
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