During the last decade, satellites have observed a decrease in the bright surface of the Greenland Ice Sheet reflectiveness”the darker surface now absorbs more sunlight, which accelerates melting.
Earth's Ice Data Now at Your Fingertips
You can use your iPhone or iPad to track the European Space Agency's CryoSat mission in real time, as well as visualize the satellite's latest ice sheet measurements with a vertical profile tool.
Yellowstone Forests at Risk from Fires
The high mountain forests of western North America need fire, but Yellowstone National Park is at a tipping point”more frequent fires could wipe out its dense conifer forests as early as 2050.
Civil UAV Rule Revisions Could Benefit Cops
Expected rule revisions by the Federal Aviation Administration for civilian unmanned aircraft flying below 400 feet above ground level could be good news for law enforcement agencies.
GeoEye Inks Deal to Map World's Largest Country
GeoEye is working with its Russian partner, ScanEx Research and Development Center, to provide millions of square kilometers of high-resolution satellite imagery of Russia.
Water Resource Specialists Trained to Use Satellite Imagery
More than 200 water resource management specialists from across Africa received satellite data training last month to help make the best use of the continent's limited water resources.
China's Ambitious Space Plans Include Earth Observation
The Asian powerhouse laid out its five-year plan for space exploration last week, outlining ambitious plans that include increased Earth observation capabilities and a trip to the moon.
How Many Kinds of Antarctic Ice Are There?
December's end marks the beginning of summer along the East Antarctic coast. The sun shines almost constantly, yet ice still dominates the land and sea”the ice, however, is far from uniform.
Energy Firms Eye Drones for Pipeline Management
Using helicopters to survey oil and gas pipelines can cost around $300 an hour, while renting a lightweight unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) can cost as little as $20 an hour.
Oregon Researchers Manage Habitat with LiDAR
The Oregon Office of the Bureau of Land Management is coordinating a major research effort that is investigating the use of LiDAR for natural resource mapping.
