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USGS Seeks Federal and International LDCM Science Team Members
USGS released a request for proposals for LDCM science team members from the U.S. Federal Government and international groups. The USGS is seeking as many as eight Federal and international scientists to
Landsat Data Base Map for Google Earth™
Google™ once again wowed web users worldwide with its release of Google Earth™ (external link). This product allows users to have a bird’s-eye view of almost any place on the planet. Google Earth™
USGS Solicitation for LDCM Science Team Released
The Department of Interior (DOI) U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) recently finalized procurement plans for the selection of a Landsat Data Continuity Mission (LDCM) Science Team. This DOI/USGS Request for Proposals (RFP) for
Landsat Island
Off the northeastern coast of Labrador, in the northern most reaches of the Newfoundland & Labrador province lies Landsat Island, an icy isle inhabited only by polar bears. How did
Landsat 7 turns seven
On this day in 1999, Landsat 7 was launched into orbit. Landsat 7 is the latest satellite in the Landsat series. Landsat 7 operations continue today, despite the Scan Line
Second ALI Technology Transfer Forum Held at MIT Lincoln Labs
On Apr. 11 and 12 the second ALI Technology Transfer Forum was held at the MIT Lincoln Laboratory in Lexington, MA. The forum, sponsored by NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center, focused
Conducting Mesoscale Atmospheric Modeling Studies
Investigating the Influence of Land Cover Changes on Regional Weather and Climate Variability Land cover datasets derived from 1992-93 Landsat TM played a key role in regional atmospheric modeling studies.
Monitoring Ice Sheet Activity in Antarctica
In this article, glaciologist Dr. Robert Bindschadler describes his use of Landsat data to study Antarctica. “The most impressive aspect of Antarctica is its shear enormity. It’s larger than the
