Landsat Collections: Providing a Stable Environmental Record for Time Series Analysis
Brian Sauer
Brian is a Supervisory Computer Scientist with the U.S. Geological Survey at the Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center and is the Project Manager for the Landsat Next and Satellite Cross-Calibration Radiometer Projects.
Brian has worked at USGS EROS for nearly 25 years with his first 10 years as a contractor. Brian has been in several roles over the years, most recently as the Landsat 9 project manager, taking Landsat 9 through development, on-orbit verification, and into initial operations. Previously, Brian was the mission manager for Landsat Operations which included activities such as managing Landsat ground and flight operations, web-enabling Landsat Data (aka, free and open Landsat data), and leading Landsat product improvements.
Professional Experience
2021 – Present: USGS Landsat Next Project Manager
2022 – Present: USGS Satellite Cross-Calibration Radiometer Project Manager
2019 – 2021: Acting USGS EROS New Mission Branch Chief
2017 – 2022: USGS Landsat 9 Project Manager
2009 – 2017: USGS Mission Management Officer, Landsat Operations
2008 – 2009: USGS Landsat Data Continuity Data Processing and Archive Systems Engineer
1998 – 2008: Contractor to the USGS; Various duties including project management, systems engineering, software development, and chief architect
Education and Certifications
2001: Masters in Management of Information Systems, Dakota State University
1995: Bachelors in Computer Science, Augustana University
1989: Associates in Electronics Technology, Lake Area Technical College
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certificate
FAC-P/PM Certificate
Honors and Awards
DOI Honor Award for Superior Service, June 2021
EROS Employee of the Quarter Senior, Q3 2022
EROS Employee of the Quarter Senior, Q2 2021
Science and Products
Landsat 9: Ready for Launch
Analysis ready data: Enabling analysis of the Landsat archive
Landsat Collections: Providing a Stable Environmental Record for Time Series Analysis
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has improved Landsat data quality and usability through the creation of Analysis Ready Data (ARD) for the conterminous United States, Alaska, and Hawaii. Landsat ARD greatly reduces the preparatory work currently required to do time-series analysis for understanding landscape change for operational and science users.
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has improved Landsat data quality and usability through the creation of Analysis Ready Data (ARD) for the conterminous United States, Alaska, and Hawaii. Landsat ARD greatly reduces the preparatory work currently required to do time-series analysis for understanding landscape change for operational and science users.
This is the third video in a series describing the new U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Landsat Collection 1 inventory structure. Collection 1 required the reprocessing of all archived Landsat data to achieve radiometric and geometric consistency of Level-1 products through time and across all Landsat sensors.
This is the third video in a series describing the new U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Landsat Collection 1 inventory structure. Collection 1 required the reprocessing of all archived Landsat data to achieve radiometric and geometric consistency of Level-1 products through time and across all Landsat sensors.
Landsat Collections: Providing a Stable Environment Record for Time Series Analysis
Landsat Collections: Providing a Stable Environment Record for Time Series Analysis
Science and Products
Landsat 9: Ready for Launch
Analysis ready data: Enabling analysis of the Landsat archive
Landsat Collections: Providing a Stable Environmental Record for Time Series Analysis
Landsat Collections: Providing a Stable Environmental Record for Time Series Analysis
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has improved Landsat data quality and usability through the creation of Analysis Ready Data (ARD) for the conterminous United States, Alaska, and Hawaii. Landsat ARD greatly reduces the preparatory work currently required to do time-series analysis for understanding landscape change for operational and science users.
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has improved Landsat data quality and usability through the creation of Analysis Ready Data (ARD) for the conterminous United States, Alaska, and Hawaii. Landsat ARD greatly reduces the preparatory work currently required to do time-series analysis for understanding landscape change for operational and science users.
This is the third video in a series describing the new U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Landsat Collection 1 inventory structure. Collection 1 required the reprocessing of all archived Landsat data to achieve radiometric and geometric consistency of Level-1 products through time and across all Landsat sensors.
This is the third video in a series describing the new U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Landsat Collection 1 inventory structure. Collection 1 required the reprocessing of all archived Landsat data to achieve radiometric and geometric consistency of Level-1 products through time and across all Landsat sensors.
Landsat Collections: Providing a Stable Environment Record for Time Series Analysis
Landsat Collections: Providing a Stable Environment Record for Time Series Analysis