A rare sight in January further underscores our planet's warming trends”a National Weather Service satellite image shows a nearly ice-free Lake Michigan and Lake Superior.
Satellite Ocean Measurements Critical for Marine Industries
Ocean measurements from the European Space Agency's CryoSat mission are being exploited by the French space agency, CNES, to provide global ocean observation products in near-real time.
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory Turns 100
January 2012 marks the 100th anniversary of the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, which stands watch over one of our planet's most active volcanoes.
2011 Joins Top 10 Warmest Years”More Heat Ahead
Nine of the 10 warmest years in modern records have occurred since 2000. Following 2010, the warmest ever, last year was ninth warmest since 1880. NASA predicts the warmest ever soon.
Winter Storm Pummels Pacific Northwest
A severe winter storm consumed the Pacific Northwest in late January 2012, icing roads, downing power lines and prompting avalanche warnings.
Google Earth Gets a Smooth New Look
Google released Google Earth 6.2 last Thursday, an update that eliminates the “patchwork quilt” effect from previous efforts. The update is ready to download now.
DigitalGlobe Analysis Center Marks One Year
DigitalGlobe’s Analysis Center personnel wrap up a busy first year of watching the world, analyzing satellite images that range from Arab protests to spotting China’s new aircraft carrier during sea trials.
Number of Civil Drones to Eclipse Military Ones?
An executive with the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International says the industry group ultimately sees the civil market for drones being even larger than the defense market.
VIIRS Satellite Returns First Fire Images
Like a baby learning to walk, the Visible Infrared Imager Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) is slowly adjusting to its new space environment and is gradually taking steps toward full operations.
Worst Drought in 71 Years Causes Mexican Food Shortages
The 2011 growing season wasn't kind to the southern United States and northern Mexico. In January 2012, some Mexican communities began to suffer severe food shortages.
