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White House Innovation for Disaster Response and Recovery Demo Day
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The White House hosts an event bringing together technologists, entrepreneurs, and members of the disaster response community to showcase tools that will make a tangible impact in the lives of survivors of large-scale emergencies.
Thanksgiving Broadcast 11_25 (Science on a Sphere, JFK maps and video, nanosatellites and more)
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This Daily Digest from 11/25 covers topics such as Science on a Sphere, JFK memorial maps and video, U.S. Air Force launching 29 nanosatellites, Malaysian news and more.
Earth from Space: Scandinavian Peninsula
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This week's edition of the Earth from Space program features an impressive shot of the almost cloud-free Scandinavian Peninsula captured by the Copernicus Sentinel-3 mission.
Arctic Greening Driven By Warmer Temperatures
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Using Landsat satellite data to track global tundra ecosystems over decades, a new study found the region has become greener, as warmer air and soil temperatures lead to increased plant growth.
How Solar Flares Affect Earth
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A team of scientists led by Laura Hayes–a solar physicist who splits her time between NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center and Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland–investigated a connection between solar flares and Earth's atmosphere.
Asia-Pacific Broadcast (Remote-Sensing Satellites, East Asia Agreements, Greenhouse Mapping and More)
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This GeoSpatial Stream focuses on the Asia-Pacific region. Topics covered include China's failed CBERS-3 remote-sensing satellite, a joint agreement to monitor air pollution, Greenhouse mapping in India, precision agriculture in Australia and more.
Jefferson Project Year Five
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The Jefferson Project is a sophisticated technological approach to studying fresh water, with a goal of understanding the impact of human activity on fresh water, and how to mitigate those effects.
4_28 Asia-Pacific Broadcast (Great Barrier Reef, Asian Satellites, CityNext and More)
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This Asia-Pacific-focused GeoSpatial Stream broadcast discusses a new way to monitor the Great Barrier Reef from space, GLONASS updates, a new Indian navigation satellite, CityNext in Surat, the latest industry headlines, and more.
Exelis Discusses Climate Instrument Specialization and Demand
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Matt Ball spoke with Eric Webster, VP and Director, Environmental Intelligence, Geospatial Systems, Exelis, at the recent International Space Symposium. The conversation covered some recent sensor contract wins with NASA and JAXA as well as discussion about the evolution of sensors from hardware- to software-based, affording much greater on-orbit flexibility.
Safety Test of World’s Longest Glass Bridge
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The world's highest and longest glass bridge, Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Glass Bridge, opened to the public on Aug. 20, 2016. It offers a way to enjoy a panoramic view of the stunning Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon — if you dare to walk on it!
