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Tracking Three Decades of Dramatic Glacial Lake Growth
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In the largest-ever study of glacial lakes, researchers using a 30-year satellite data record have found that the volume of these lakes worldwide has increased by about 50% since 1990 as glaciers melt and retreat due to climate change.
Translating Airborne Electromagnetic Data into Geological Understanding
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In this Geoscience Australia Snapshot video, Dr Ian Roach from Geoscience Australia gives an overview of the benefits of using airborne electromagnetic (AEM) survey data. This survey technique is a key tool for mapping geology undercover and has potential implications for understanding the energy, minerals and regional geology of the survey area.
Transportation Asset Management
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Asset management is a strategic and systematic approach for managing transportation assets over their whole life. Asset management helps ensure that available funding addresses our highest priorities.
Two Decades of Rain, Snowfall from NASA’s Precipitation Missions
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NASA’s Precipitation Measurement Missions (PMM) have collected rain and snowfall from space for nearly 20 years, and for the first time in 2019, scientists can access PMM’s entire record as one data set.
Two New Satellites Set to Study One of Earth’s Most Critically Changing Regions
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In 2018, NASA will intensify its focus on one of the most critical but remote parts of our changing planet with the launch of two new satellite missions and an array of airborne campaigns.
UAV-Based Aerial Mapping of Ulaanbaatar
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Working with the City of Ulaanbaatar, The Asia Foundation collected high-quality imagery and elevation data for the city using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and earth-imaging satellites. These high-resolution images were used to create detailed maps complete with elevation data; labeled neighborhoods, roads, buildings, landmarks, and other features.
Ultra High Definition (4K) View of Planet Earth
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NASA monitors Earth's vital signs from land, air and space with a fleet of satellites and ambitious airborne and ground-based observation campaigns.
Understanding GIS – An Overview
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Geographic Information Systems are used by professionals and academics all over the world to investigate problems ranging from the spread of disease to the damage caused by hurricanes. Learn more about the University of Michigan-Flint's GIS Certificate by visiting umflint.edu/gis/gis-center
Unleashing the Power of Earth Observations
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What do we see when we look at the Earth, and what do these observations mean for the years ahead? Barbara Ryan, secretariat director of the Intergovernmental Group on Earth Observations (GEO), discusses this Geneva-based, voluntary partnership of governments and organizations dedicated to coordinated, comprehensive, and sustained Earth observations and information — sharing what scientific observers worldwide are learning about the state and health of planet Earth.
Unmanned Flights Take to San Joaquin Valley Skies
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In the San Joaquin Valley, Chevron launched unmanned aerial systems above its Coalinga Field to capture high-resolution and thermal imagery as part of a pilot project to incorporate the technology in its day-to-day field operations.
