Satellite data indicate North America's surface water conditions have improved in many places, but drought has persisted or deepened in others. Underground, the path out of drought is much slower.
Earth's Northern Biomass Measured and Mapped
Satellites have mapped the biomass of the northern hemisphere's forests with greater precision than ever, improving our ability to predict Earth's climate and understand its carbon cycle.
NOAA Tests Drones on Olympic Peninsula
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is testing unmanned aircraft that could allow researchers to observe animals at relatively close range with minimal disturbance.
Smoke from Illegal Fires Engulfs Singapore
On June 19, 2013, NASA's Terra and Aqua satellites captured striking images of smoke billowing from illegal wildfires on the Indonesian island of Sumatra.
Handling Big EO Data No Small Feat
Policy makers and science and industry representatives are discussing how to make large amounts of Earth observation (EO) data accessible to a wider user community.
Eyeing Fragile Coral Reefs from Space
Landsat satellites were designed to gather images of Earth's land surfaces, but during the last four decades, the satellites also have been useful for observing blue parts of the planet.
Drone Research Could Aid Atlanta Traffic Management
A Georgia Tech University researcher is exploring the potential for using Earth observation drones to supplement the Georgia Department of Transportation's network of traffic cameras.
Low-End Derecho Hits Eastern United States
During a 15-hour period, the storm system, comprising bands of fast-moving thunderstorms, generated nearly 400 reports of damaging thunderstorm winds. Here's a peek below the clouds.
Can the Amazon Rainforest Remain Green?
A NASA scientist, employing a breakthrough satellite sensor technique to track understory fires, poses the question: Will we see a gradual transition from [Amazon] forest to savanna over time?
App Camp Spawns Earth Observation Ideas
Using satellite data to find areas of thermal updraft to fly gliders is just one of the innovative ideas developed recently in Frascati, Italy, to bring Earth observation to the everyday user.
