This is the commemorative poster for the 50th anniversary celebration, in 2023, of the USGS Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center in South Dakota.
Michelle Bouchard
Michelle is a geographer and the communications and outreach lead with the U.S. Geological Survey at the Earth Resources and Observation Science Center (EROS) in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
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Eyes on Earth Episode 119 – Kristi Kline: EROS Career Reflections
A discussion with Kristi Kline, who is retiring from EROS, about innovations that have taken place in computer tech and data processing.
Eyes on Earth Episode 118 – Preparing for Landsat Next, Part 2
Landsat Next is targeted for launch around 2030. But we are already getting ready for all the new and improved data the mission will bring.
Eyes on Earth Episode 117 – Preparing for Landsat Next, Part 1
Learn about the details of the upcoming new mission Landsat Next and its benefits to science and society.
Eyes on Earth Episode 116 – Landsat Images the Twilight Zone
A new Landsat project is adding more images of polar regions so that rapid changes happening there can be mapped in more detail.
Eyes on Earth Episode 115 – EROS Women in Science
To celebrate Women’s History Month, we gathered some of the women who have made a difference in science at EROS.
Eyes on Earth Episode 114 – The Color of Water with Landsat
We’re going to find out how researchers took an old data technique in freshwater science—physically sampling lake water—and reinvented it using satellite technology to study water quality in lakes across the U.S.
Eyes on Earth Episode 113 – EROS Science Leader’s Vision
Terry Sohl has topped off three decades of working in EROS science by accepting that branch’s leadership role.
Eyes on Earth Episode 111 – Mendenhall Fellow’s Drought Forecasting
Meet the EROS Mendenhall Fellow who is working on innovative ways to use algorithms and Landsat data to forecast drought.
Eyes on Earth Episode 110 – Geospatial Information Response Team
When nature unleashes its fury, whether in an earthquake or storm, the Geospatial Information Response Team ensures data gets to responders quickly.
Eyes on Earth Episode 109 – Fall 2023 EROS Poster Session
If you’ve never been to a scientific poster session, this episode will provide a taste of what it’s like.
Eyes on Earth Episode 108 – Landsat 8’s 100th Drag Make-Up Maneuver
The USGS EROS Landsat Flight Operations Team recently completed the 100th Drag Make-Up maneuver for Landsat 8.
Eyes on Earth Episode 107 – EROS 50th: Land Cover, Part 2
The next step for two strong land cover products at USGS EROS is to combine them to create something even better.
Landsat 8 Image of Lake St. Clair
Landsat captured the tug of war between winter and spring on the heart-shaped Lake St. Clair along the U.S./Canadian border near Detroit.
This Landsat 8 image was acquired on March 6, 2021 and is shown as a natural color composite.
Learn more about the Landsat program at www.usgs.gov/landsat
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EROS 50th Anniversary poster
This is the commemorative poster for the 50th anniversary celebration, in 2023, of the USGS Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center in South Dakota.
Images from the 50th anniversary celebration at USGS EROS
Images from events during the USGS Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center's 50th anniversary celebration, held August 18-19, 2023, at EROS.
Images from events during the USGS Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center's 50th anniversary celebration, held August 18-19, 2023, at EROS.
Increases in U.S. Analysis Ready Data Tiles with Collection 2
This graphic shows additional tiles available for Collection 2 U.S. Analysis Ready Data (ARD) when compared to Collection 1 U.S. ARD for the same period (1982-2021).
This graphic shows additional tiles available for Collection 2 U.S. Analysis Ready Data (ARD) when compared to Collection 1 U.S. ARD for the same period (1982-2021).
Before and After Landsat 8/9 images Showing Impacts of Recent Storm Events
The state of California has experienced record-breaking rainfall since December. The impacts of these recent storms can be seen from space.
Landsat 8/9 captured these natural color (Bands 4|3|2) before and after images of Northern California showing turbid rivers, rising reservoirs, and saturated fields.
The state of California has experienced record-breaking rainfall since December. The impacts of these recent storms can be seen from space.
Landsat 8/9 captured these natural color (Bands 4|3|2) before and after images of Northern California showing turbid rivers, rising reservoirs, and saturated fields.
Cumulative Number of Landsat Scenes
The USGS Landsat archive holds over fifty years of Earth-Observing satellite data. This animation displays the cumulative number of Landsat scenes since 1972. The colors on the maps show the density of the number of Landsat products.
The USGS Landsat archive holds over fifty years of Earth-Observing satellite data. This animation displays the cumulative number of Landsat scenes since 1972. The colors on the maps show the density of the number of Landsat products.
Landsat 9 Captures Hurricane Ian Aftermath (New Smyrna Beach, FL)
Landsat 9 captured this image of the aftermath of Hurricane Ian in eastern Florida on the morning of October 6, 2022. It shows the coast and New Smyrna Beach, which experienced extensive flooding.
Landsat 9 captured this image of the aftermath of Hurricane Ian in eastern Florida on the morning of October 6, 2022. It shows the coast and New Smyrna Beach, which experienced extensive flooding.
Landsat 7 Captures Hurricane Ian Aftermath (Sanibel Island)
Landsat 7 captured this image of the aftermath of Hurricane Ian in southwestern Florida, including floodwater and sediment in the ocean, on the morning of October 2, 2022. Sanibel Island is shown at the center with Fort Myers Beach and Cape Coral to the right. Naples is the gray urban area in the lower right.
Landsat 7 captured this image of the aftermath of Hurricane Ian in southwestern Florida, including floodwater and sediment in the ocean, on the morning of October 2, 2022. Sanibel Island is shown at the center with Fort Myers Beach and Cape Coral to the right. Naples is the gray urban area in the lower right.
Landsat 9 Image of Aorounga Crater
The Aorounga Crater located in Chad, Africa is a large impact crater that appears as a circular depression surrounded by a raised rim, as seen in this Landsat 9 image. The crater is surrounded by a vast expanse of desert and is known for its unique rock ridges, known as yardangs.
The Aorounga Crater located in Chad, Africa is a large impact crater that appears as a circular depression surrounded by a raised rim, as seen in this Landsat 9 image. The crater is surrounded by a vast expanse of desert and is known for its unique rock ridges, known as yardangs.
Landsat Records 50 Years of Growth in Dallas-Fort Worth
Landsat 1 celebrated its 50th anniversary on July 23, 2022!
Landsat 1's first satellite image shared with the world was a view of Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas. Over the course of five decades, Landsat satellites have captured the Dallas-Fort Worth area 2033 times, compiled into individual scenes in the Landsat Archive.
Landsat 1 celebrated its 50th anniversary on July 23, 2022!
Landsat 1's first satellite image shared with the world was a view of Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas. Over the course of five decades, Landsat satellites have captured the Dallas-Fort Worth area 2033 times, compiled into individual scenes in the Landsat Archive.
Example of the Landsat Collection 2 Provisional Evapotranspiration science product
Example of the Landsat Collection 2 Provisional Evapotranspiration science product for agricultural fields on the Fucino plain near San Benedetto dei Marsi, Italy. Left: Landsat 9 Collection 2 Natural Color Surface Reflectance Image. Right: Landsat 9 Collection 2 Actual Evapotranspiration Image.
Example of the Landsat Collection 2 Provisional Evapotranspiration science product for agricultural fields on the Fucino plain near San Benedetto dei Marsi, Italy. Left: Landsat 9 Collection 2 Natural Color Surface Reflectance Image. Right: Landsat 9 Collection 2 Actual Evapotranspiration Image.
Great Salt Lake comparison, 1986 and 2022
These Landsat images show the lake at record high levels in 1986 and at a historic low elevation on July 3, 2022.
These Landsat images show the lake at record high levels in 1986 and at a historic low elevation on July 3, 2022.
Landsat 7 First Light Image of Eastern South Dakota
This color infrared image of Southeast South Dakota was advertised as the first image acquired by Landsat 7's Enhanced Thematic Mapper Plus (ETM+) sensor on April 18, 1999. The Missouri River flows from the middle left of the image, to the lower right, where the Fort Randall Dam creates Lake Francis Case.
This color infrared image of Southeast South Dakota was advertised as the first image acquired by Landsat 7's Enhanced Thematic Mapper Plus (ETM+) sensor on April 18, 1999. The Missouri River flows from the middle left of the image, to the lower right, where the Fort Randall Dam creates Lake Francis Case.
Landsat 9 image of Northern Madagascar
The Betsiboka River in Northern Madagascar is seen in this Landsat 9 natural color image from December 7, 2021. Extensive logging has left the land vulnerable, and iron rich soils are washed into the river, coloring it a reddish orange as it flows to the Betsiboka estuary delta.
Product ID LC09_L1TP_160071_20211207_20220120_02_T1
The Betsiboka River in Northern Madagascar is seen in this Landsat 9 natural color image from December 7, 2021. Extensive logging has left the land vulnerable, and iron rich soils are washed into the river, coloring it a reddish orange as it flows to the Betsiboka estuary delta.
Product ID LC09_L1TP_160071_20211207_20220120_02_T1
Landsat 9 Underfly with Landsat 8 over Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Images from the Landsat 9 underfly with Landsat 8 over Puerto Vallarta, Mexico on November 11, 2021. The left image shows the Landsat 8 OLI image and the right image is from Landsat 9 OLI. Both images are shown as a true color image using the red, green, and blue bands (Bands 4,3,2).
Images from the Landsat 9 underfly with Landsat 8 over Puerto Vallarta, Mexico on November 11, 2021. The left image shows the Landsat 8 OLI image and the right image is from Landsat 9 OLI. Both images are shown as a true color image using the red, green, and blue bands (Bands 4,3,2).
Landsat 7 Underfly Image with Landsat 5
Landsat 7 underfly with Landsat 5 over the Niobrara River, Nebraska on June 2, 1999. The left image shows the Landsat 5 TM image and the right image is from Landsat 7 ETM+. Both images are shown as a false color image using the near infrared, red, and green bands (Bands 4|3|2).
Landsat 7 underfly with Landsat 5 over the Niobrara River, Nebraska on June 2, 1999. The left image shows the Landsat 5 TM image and the right image is from Landsat 7 ETM+. Both images are shown as a false color image using the near infrared, red, and green bands (Bands 4|3|2).
First Landsat 7 image of Sioux Falls, South Dakota
This pan sharpened color infrared image of Sioux Falls, South Dakota is from the first scene acquired by Landsat 7's Enhanced Thematic Mapper Plus (ETM+) sensor on April 18, 1999. The image is shown using the near infrared, red, and green bands (Bands 4,3,2).
This pan sharpened color infrared image of Sioux Falls, South Dakota is from the first scene acquired by Landsat 7's Enhanced Thematic Mapper Plus (ETM+) sensor on April 18, 1999. The image is shown using the near infrared, red, and green bands (Bands 4,3,2).
Landsat 5 Underfly with Landsat 4 over Huntsville, Alabama
Showing images acquired over Huntsville, Alabama during the Landsat 5 underfly with Landsat 4. On the top is the Landsat 4 TM image, and on the bottom is the Landsat 5 TM image. Both image composites are shown as a natural color composite using the red, green, and blue bands (Bands 3|2|1)
Showing images acquired over Huntsville, Alabama during the Landsat 5 underfly with Landsat 4. On the top is the Landsat 4 TM image, and on the bottom is the Landsat 5 TM image. Both image composites are shown as a natural color composite using the red, green, and blue bands (Bands 3|2|1)
Landsat 5 First Light Image over South Texas Gulf Coast
One of the first Landsat 5 images in the archive shows Corpus Christi and Padre Island National Seashore. The image was acquired on March 6, 1984 and is shown as a false color composite using the near infrared, red, and green bands (bands 4,3,2).
Learn more about the mission on the Landsat 5 web page
One of the first Landsat 5 images in the archive shows Corpus Christi and Padre Island National Seashore. The image was acquired on March 6, 1984 and is shown as a false color composite using the near infrared, red, and green bands (bands 4,3,2).
Learn more about the mission on the Landsat 5 web page
Landsat 5 First Light Image of Lake Superior
One of the first clear Landsat 5 images shows an icy Lake Superior, northern Minnesota, and the Wisconsin's Apostle Islands. The Thematic Mapper (TM) image is shown as a false color composite using the near infrared, red and green bands (bands 4,3,2) and was acquired on March 6, 1984, just 5 days after the launch.
One of the first clear Landsat 5 images shows an icy Lake Superior, northern Minnesota, and the Wisconsin's Apostle Islands. The Thematic Mapper (TM) image is shown as a false color composite using the near infrared, red and green bands (bands 4,3,2) and was acquired on March 6, 1984, just 5 days after the launch.
Landsat 4 First Light Image over western Lake Erie
Landsat 4's first light image captured eastern Lake Erie, and the cities of Toledo, Detroit, and Windsor on July 25, 1982. Although the Landsat program had been collecting images of the Earth since 1972, this was the first time that the data could be depicted as a natural color image due to the new Thematic Mapper sensor onboard Landsat 4.
Landsat 4's first light image captured eastern Lake Erie, and the cities of Toledo, Detroit, and Windsor on July 25, 1982. Although the Landsat program had been collecting images of the Earth since 1972, this was the first time that the data could be depicted as a natural color image due to the new Thematic Mapper sensor onboard Landsat 4.
Landsat 4 First Light Image of Detroit
The first Landsat 4 image was acquired over western Lake Erie on July 25, 1982, just 9 days after launch. This image shows the Detroit River dividing the metropolitan areas of Detroit, Michigan and Windsor, Ontario while acting as a strait between Lake Erie and Lake St. Clair.
The first Landsat 4 image was acquired over western Lake Erie on July 25, 1982, just 9 days after launch. This image shows the Detroit River dividing the metropolitan areas of Detroit, Michigan and Windsor, Ontario while acting as a strait between Lake Erie and Lake St. Clair.
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Eyes on Earth Episode 119 – Kristi Kline: EROS Career Reflections
A discussion with Kristi Kline, who is retiring from EROS, about innovations that have taken place in computer tech and data processing.
Eyes on Earth Episode 118 – Preparing for Landsat Next, Part 2
Landsat Next is targeted for launch around 2030. But we are already getting ready for all the new and improved data the mission will bring.
Eyes on Earth Episode 117 – Preparing for Landsat Next, Part 1
Learn about the details of the upcoming new mission Landsat Next and its benefits to science and society.
Eyes on Earth Episode 116 – Landsat Images the Twilight Zone
A new Landsat project is adding more images of polar regions so that rapid changes happening there can be mapped in more detail.
Eyes on Earth Episode 115 – EROS Women in Science
To celebrate Women’s History Month, we gathered some of the women who have made a difference in science at EROS.
Eyes on Earth Episode 114 – The Color of Water with Landsat
We’re going to find out how researchers took an old data technique in freshwater science—physically sampling lake water—and reinvented it using satellite technology to study water quality in lakes across the U.S.
Eyes on Earth Episode 113 – EROS Science Leader’s Vision
Terry Sohl has topped off three decades of working in EROS science by accepting that branch’s leadership role.
Eyes on Earth Episode 111 – Mendenhall Fellow’s Drought Forecasting
Meet the EROS Mendenhall Fellow who is working on innovative ways to use algorithms and Landsat data to forecast drought.
Eyes on Earth Episode 110 – Geospatial Information Response Team
When nature unleashes its fury, whether in an earthquake or storm, the Geospatial Information Response Team ensures data gets to responders quickly.
Eyes on Earth Episode 109 – Fall 2023 EROS Poster Session
If you’ve never been to a scientific poster session, this episode will provide a taste of what it’s like.
Eyes on Earth Episode 108 – Landsat 8’s 100th Drag Make-Up Maneuver
The USGS EROS Landsat Flight Operations Team recently completed the 100th Drag Make-Up maneuver for Landsat 8.
Eyes on Earth Episode 107 – EROS 50th: Land Cover, Part 2
The next step for two strong land cover products at USGS EROS is to combine them to create something even better.
Landsat 8 Image of Lake St. Clair
Landsat captured the tug of war between winter and spring on the heart-shaped Lake St. Clair along the U.S./Canadian border near Detroit.
This Landsat 8 image was acquired on March 6, 2021 and is shown as a natural color composite.
Learn more about the Landsat program at www.usgs.gov/landsat
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EROS 50th Anniversary poster
This is the commemorative poster for the 50th anniversary celebration, in 2023, of the USGS Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center in South Dakota.
This is the commemorative poster for the 50th anniversary celebration, in 2023, of the USGS Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center in South Dakota.
Images from the 50th anniversary celebration at USGS EROS
Images from events during the USGS Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center's 50th anniversary celebration, held August 18-19, 2023, at EROS.
Images from events during the USGS Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center's 50th anniversary celebration, held August 18-19, 2023, at EROS.
Increases in U.S. Analysis Ready Data Tiles with Collection 2
This graphic shows additional tiles available for Collection 2 U.S. Analysis Ready Data (ARD) when compared to Collection 1 U.S. ARD for the same period (1982-2021).
This graphic shows additional tiles available for Collection 2 U.S. Analysis Ready Data (ARD) when compared to Collection 1 U.S. ARD for the same period (1982-2021).
Before and After Landsat 8/9 images Showing Impacts of Recent Storm Events
The state of California has experienced record-breaking rainfall since December. The impacts of these recent storms can be seen from space.
Landsat 8/9 captured these natural color (Bands 4|3|2) before and after images of Northern California showing turbid rivers, rising reservoirs, and saturated fields.
The state of California has experienced record-breaking rainfall since December. The impacts of these recent storms can be seen from space.
Landsat 8/9 captured these natural color (Bands 4|3|2) before and after images of Northern California showing turbid rivers, rising reservoirs, and saturated fields.
Cumulative Number of Landsat Scenes
The USGS Landsat archive holds over fifty years of Earth-Observing satellite data. This animation displays the cumulative number of Landsat scenes since 1972. The colors on the maps show the density of the number of Landsat products.
The USGS Landsat archive holds over fifty years of Earth-Observing satellite data. This animation displays the cumulative number of Landsat scenes since 1972. The colors on the maps show the density of the number of Landsat products.
Landsat 9 Captures Hurricane Ian Aftermath (New Smyrna Beach, FL)
Landsat 9 captured this image of the aftermath of Hurricane Ian in eastern Florida on the morning of October 6, 2022. It shows the coast and New Smyrna Beach, which experienced extensive flooding.
Landsat 9 captured this image of the aftermath of Hurricane Ian in eastern Florida on the morning of October 6, 2022. It shows the coast and New Smyrna Beach, which experienced extensive flooding.
Landsat 7 Captures Hurricane Ian Aftermath (Sanibel Island)
Landsat 7 captured this image of the aftermath of Hurricane Ian in southwestern Florida, including floodwater and sediment in the ocean, on the morning of October 2, 2022. Sanibel Island is shown at the center with Fort Myers Beach and Cape Coral to the right. Naples is the gray urban area in the lower right.
Landsat 7 captured this image of the aftermath of Hurricane Ian in southwestern Florida, including floodwater and sediment in the ocean, on the morning of October 2, 2022. Sanibel Island is shown at the center with Fort Myers Beach and Cape Coral to the right. Naples is the gray urban area in the lower right.
Landsat 9 Image of Aorounga Crater
The Aorounga Crater located in Chad, Africa is a large impact crater that appears as a circular depression surrounded by a raised rim, as seen in this Landsat 9 image. The crater is surrounded by a vast expanse of desert and is known for its unique rock ridges, known as yardangs.
The Aorounga Crater located in Chad, Africa is a large impact crater that appears as a circular depression surrounded by a raised rim, as seen in this Landsat 9 image. The crater is surrounded by a vast expanse of desert and is known for its unique rock ridges, known as yardangs.
Landsat Records 50 Years of Growth in Dallas-Fort Worth
Landsat 1 celebrated its 50th anniversary on July 23, 2022!
Landsat 1's first satellite image shared with the world was a view of Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas. Over the course of five decades, Landsat satellites have captured the Dallas-Fort Worth area 2033 times, compiled into individual scenes in the Landsat Archive.
Landsat 1 celebrated its 50th anniversary on July 23, 2022!
Landsat 1's first satellite image shared with the world was a view of Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas. Over the course of five decades, Landsat satellites have captured the Dallas-Fort Worth area 2033 times, compiled into individual scenes in the Landsat Archive.
Example of the Landsat Collection 2 Provisional Evapotranspiration science product
Example of the Landsat Collection 2 Provisional Evapotranspiration science product for agricultural fields on the Fucino plain near San Benedetto dei Marsi, Italy. Left: Landsat 9 Collection 2 Natural Color Surface Reflectance Image. Right: Landsat 9 Collection 2 Actual Evapotranspiration Image.
Example of the Landsat Collection 2 Provisional Evapotranspiration science product for agricultural fields on the Fucino plain near San Benedetto dei Marsi, Italy. Left: Landsat 9 Collection 2 Natural Color Surface Reflectance Image. Right: Landsat 9 Collection 2 Actual Evapotranspiration Image.
Great Salt Lake comparison, 1986 and 2022
These Landsat images show the lake at record high levels in 1986 and at a historic low elevation on July 3, 2022.
These Landsat images show the lake at record high levels in 1986 and at a historic low elevation on July 3, 2022.
Landsat 7 First Light Image of Eastern South Dakota
This color infrared image of Southeast South Dakota was advertised as the first image acquired by Landsat 7's Enhanced Thematic Mapper Plus (ETM+) sensor on April 18, 1999. The Missouri River flows from the middle left of the image, to the lower right, where the Fort Randall Dam creates Lake Francis Case.
This color infrared image of Southeast South Dakota was advertised as the first image acquired by Landsat 7's Enhanced Thematic Mapper Plus (ETM+) sensor on April 18, 1999. The Missouri River flows from the middle left of the image, to the lower right, where the Fort Randall Dam creates Lake Francis Case.
Landsat 9 image of Northern Madagascar
The Betsiboka River in Northern Madagascar is seen in this Landsat 9 natural color image from December 7, 2021. Extensive logging has left the land vulnerable, and iron rich soils are washed into the river, coloring it a reddish orange as it flows to the Betsiboka estuary delta.
Product ID LC09_L1TP_160071_20211207_20220120_02_T1
The Betsiboka River in Northern Madagascar is seen in this Landsat 9 natural color image from December 7, 2021. Extensive logging has left the land vulnerable, and iron rich soils are washed into the river, coloring it a reddish orange as it flows to the Betsiboka estuary delta.
Product ID LC09_L1TP_160071_20211207_20220120_02_T1
Landsat 9 Underfly with Landsat 8 over Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Images from the Landsat 9 underfly with Landsat 8 over Puerto Vallarta, Mexico on November 11, 2021. The left image shows the Landsat 8 OLI image and the right image is from Landsat 9 OLI. Both images are shown as a true color image using the red, green, and blue bands (Bands 4,3,2).
Images from the Landsat 9 underfly with Landsat 8 over Puerto Vallarta, Mexico on November 11, 2021. The left image shows the Landsat 8 OLI image and the right image is from Landsat 9 OLI. Both images are shown as a true color image using the red, green, and blue bands (Bands 4,3,2).
Landsat 7 Underfly Image with Landsat 5
Landsat 7 underfly with Landsat 5 over the Niobrara River, Nebraska on June 2, 1999. The left image shows the Landsat 5 TM image and the right image is from Landsat 7 ETM+. Both images are shown as a false color image using the near infrared, red, and green bands (Bands 4|3|2).
Landsat 7 underfly with Landsat 5 over the Niobrara River, Nebraska on June 2, 1999. The left image shows the Landsat 5 TM image and the right image is from Landsat 7 ETM+. Both images are shown as a false color image using the near infrared, red, and green bands (Bands 4|3|2).
First Landsat 7 image of Sioux Falls, South Dakota
This pan sharpened color infrared image of Sioux Falls, South Dakota is from the first scene acquired by Landsat 7's Enhanced Thematic Mapper Plus (ETM+) sensor on April 18, 1999. The image is shown using the near infrared, red, and green bands (Bands 4,3,2).
This pan sharpened color infrared image of Sioux Falls, South Dakota is from the first scene acquired by Landsat 7's Enhanced Thematic Mapper Plus (ETM+) sensor on April 18, 1999. The image is shown using the near infrared, red, and green bands (Bands 4,3,2).
Landsat 5 Underfly with Landsat 4 over Huntsville, Alabama
Showing images acquired over Huntsville, Alabama during the Landsat 5 underfly with Landsat 4. On the top is the Landsat 4 TM image, and on the bottom is the Landsat 5 TM image. Both image composites are shown as a natural color composite using the red, green, and blue bands (Bands 3|2|1)
Showing images acquired over Huntsville, Alabama during the Landsat 5 underfly with Landsat 4. On the top is the Landsat 4 TM image, and on the bottom is the Landsat 5 TM image. Both image composites are shown as a natural color composite using the red, green, and blue bands (Bands 3|2|1)
Landsat 5 First Light Image over South Texas Gulf Coast
One of the first Landsat 5 images in the archive shows Corpus Christi and Padre Island National Seashore. The image was acquired on March 6, 1984 and is shown as a false color composite using the near infrared, red, and green bands (bands 4,3,2).
Learn more about the mission on the Landsat 5 web page
One of the first Landsat 5 images in the archive shows Corpus Christi and Padre Island National Seashore. The image was acquired on March 6, 1984 and is shown as a false color composite using the near infrared, red, and green bands (bands 4,3,2).
Learn more about the mission on the Landsat 5 web page
Landsat 5 First Light Image of Lake Superior
One of the first clear Landsat 5 images shows an icy Lake Superior, northern Minnesota, and the Wisconsin's Apostle Islands. The Thematic Mapper (TM) image is shown as a false color composite using the near infrared, red and green bands (bands 4,3,2) and was acquired on March 6, 1984, just 5 days after the launch.
One of the first clear Landsat 5 images shows an icy Lake Superior, northern Minnesota, and the Wisconsin's Apostle Islands. The Thematic Mapper (TM) image is shown as a false color composite using the near infrared, red and green bands (bands 4,3,2) and was acquired on March 6, 1984, just 5 days after the launch.
Landsat 4 First Light Image over western Lake Erie
Landsat 4's first light image captured eastern Lake Erie, and the cities of Toledo, Detroit, and Windsor on July 25, 1982. Although the Landsat program had been collecting images of the Earth since 1972, this was the first time that the data could be depicted as a natural color image due to the new Thematic Mapper sensor onboard Landsat 4.
Landsat 4's first light image captured eastern Lake Erie, and the cities of Toledo, Detroit, and Windsor on July 25, 1982. Although the Landsat program had been collecting images of the Earth since 1972, this was the first time that the data could be depicted as a natural color image due to the new Thematic Mapper sensor onboard Landsat 4.
Landsat 4 First Light Image of Detroit
The first Landsat 4 image was acquired over western Lake Erie on July 25, 1982, just 9 days after launch. This image shows the Detroit River dividing the metropolitan areas of Detroit, Michigan and Windsor, Ontario while acting as a strait between Lake Erie and Lake St. Clair.
The first Landsat 4 image was acquired over western Lake Erie on July 25, 1982, just 9 days after launch. This image shows the Detroit River dividing the metropolitan areas of Detroit, Michigan and Windsor, Ontario while acting as a strait between Lake Erie and Lake St. Clair.