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Landsat Glossary and Acronyms

The Landsat project has many technical terms and more than many acronyms to describe the satellite systems, sensors, and data formats. These are vital for interpreting satellite imagery and using Landsat data in research and environmental monitoring. Click the boxes below to access the Landsat glossary and acronyms and learn more about Landsat.

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