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The State of CERES: Updates and Highlights
The State of CERES: Updates and Highlights CERES (Clouds and the Earth’s Radiant Energy System) instruments and data products have been discussed at recent meetings, including updates on global mean surface temperature, cloud algorithms, and changes in SW flux. The CERES discussions compared ERB (Earth Radiation Budget) instruments, irradiance trends at different levels of the […]
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OPERA: Addressing Societal Needs with Satellite Data
OPERA: Addressing Societal Needs with Satellite Data The OPERA project aims to address critical satellite data needs identified by federal agencies, providing high-quality, ready-to-use satellite-derived information to support environmental monitoring, disaster response, and infrastructure management. OPERA delivers data products in formats that are immediately usable and analysis-ready, eliminating technical barriers that prevent agencies from effectively […]
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NASA Scientists Help Maryland County Plan to Beat Summer Heat Risks
NASA Scientists Help Maryland County Plan to Beat Summer Heat Risks NASA scientists have collaborated with Prince George’s County, Maryland officials to use satellite data to inform decisions on reducing summer heat risks and mitigating heat-related illnesses. The collaboration used NASA satellites such as Landsat 8 and Aqua to track surface temperature trends across the […]
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Summary of the 2024 SAGE III/ISS Meeting
Summary of the 2024 SAGE III/ISS Meeting The 2024 SAGE III/ISS meeting was a success, providing valuable updates on the status of SAGE III/ISS operations, data product calibration and validation, and new developments. SAGE III/ISS remains essential for profiling key atmospheric constituents, including water vapor, aerosols, O₃, and NO₂, with its long-term, consistent data record […]
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