Science brief summary by: Laura E. P. Rocchio
Further reading:
+ Ancient Forest to Modern City: Mapping Landscape Change in the United States
Source:
Steyaert, L. T., and Knox, R.G. (2008, January 16). Reconstructed historical land cover and biophysical parameters for studies of land-atmosphere interactions within the eastern United States. Journal of Geophysical Research, vol. 113, DO2101.
Scenes from the Polar Night
Landsat satellites have begun regularly acquiring images of ice at the poles during the winter, with enlightening results.