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data of snow cover in the Lake Tahoe Area of California. Whiter areas have more snow cover.
Fraction Snow Cover Area of Lake Tahoe
Fraction Snow Cover Area of Lake Tahoe
Fraction Snow Cover Area of Lake Tahoe

This is the fractional snow cover data for a Landsat picture of Lake Tahoe. Data is from February 13, 2022 on US ARD Tile Path 003 Row 008.

This is the fractional snow cover data for a Landsat picture of Lake Tahoe. Data is from February 13, 2022 on US ARD Tile Path 003 Row 008.

Children play with interactive Landsat satellite imagery floor puzzle of the Navajo Nation.
Children play with interactive Landsat satellite imagery floor puzzle of the Navajo Nation.
Children play with interactive Landsat satellite imagery floor puzzle of the Navajo Nation.
Children play with interactive Landsat satellite imagery floor puzzle of the Navajo Nation.

Children play with 12’x12′ interactive floor puzzle of the Navajo Nation, created from Landsat satellite imagery by Earth observation education partner, AmericaView  during the Nihima Nahasdzáán−The Art of Mother Earth Gallery Event.

Children play with 12’x12′ interactive floor puzzle of the Navajo Nation, created from Landsat satellite imagery by Earth observation education partner, AmericaView  during the Nihima Nahasdzáán−The Art of Mother Earth Gallery Event.

Landsat 1 image of Seattle, Tacoma Washington Area 1973
Landsat 1 image of Seattle, Tacoma Washington Area 1973
Landsat 1 image of Seattle, Tacoma Washington Area 1973
Landsat 1 image of Seattle, Tacoma Washington Area 1973

This satellite image of the Seattle, Tacoma Washington area was acquired by the Landsat 1 Multispectral Scanner (MSS) on September 16, 1973. 

Path 50, Row 27

Visit the Landsat Missions Web Site to learn more about the Landsat satellites that have been acquiring data of the Earth since 1972. 

This satellite image of the Seattle, Tacoma Washington area was acquired by the Landsat 1 Multispectral Scanner (MSS) on September 16, 1973. 

Path 50, Row 27

Visit the Landsat Missions Web Site to learn more about the Landsat satellites that have been acquiring data of the Earth since 1972. 

2023 San Joaquin Valley NDVI map
NDVI map of the San Joaquin Valley Region, March 13, 2023
NDVI map of the San Joaquin Valley Region, March 13, 2023
NDVI map of the San Joaquin Valley Region, March 13, 2023

A Landsat Surface Reflectance (SR) Normalized Difference Index (NDVI) map of the San Joaquin Valley region of California on March 13, 2023.

Landsat 9 Collection 2 Level-3 DSWE Example
Landsat 9 Collection 2 Level-3 DSWE Example
Landsat 9 Collection 2 Level-3 DSWE Example
Landsat 9 Collection 2 Level-3 DSWE Example

Example of the Landsat 9 Collection 2 Dynamic Surface Water Extent (DSWE) science product showing the Everglades National Park in Florida acquired March 8, 2023, for tile CU H027V019. Left: Landsat Collection 2 U.S. Analysis Ready Data Surface Reflectance image.  Right: DSWE Interpreted Layer (INTR) layer.

 

Example of the Landsat 9 Collection 2 Dynamic Surface Water Extent (DSWE) science product showing the Everglades National Park in Florida acquired March 8, 2023, for tile CU H027V019. Left: Landsat Collection 2 U.S. Analysis Ready Data Surface Reflectance image.  Right: DSWE Interpreted Layer (INTR) layer.

 

screenshot of Landsat Archive Dashboard
Landsat Dashboard Archive Image
Landsat Dashboard Archive Image
Landsat Dashboard Archive Image

Use the filters on the right and the map tools to narrow down an area of interest with 10,000 products or less. After filtering, select the download icon in the bottom right corner.

Use the filters on the right and the map tools to narrow down an area of interest with 10,000 products or less. After filtering, select the download icon in the bottom right corner.

screen shot of Landsat Archive Dashboard
Landsat Dashboard Archive Image
Landsat Dashboard Archive Image
Landsat Dashboard Archive Image

Select the "Download" button in the top right corner to download the filtered results from the map. 

screenshot of Landsat Archive Dashboard
Landsat Dashboard Archive Image
Landsat Dashboard Archive Image
Landsat Dashboard Archive Image

From the download options select "Data." If the "Data" option is grayed out, filter out more products. Use "Data" from the downloads options instead of "Crosstab" to obtain individual product information from the filtered results.

From the download options select "Data." If the "Data" option is grayed out, filter out more products. Use "Data" from the downloads options instead of "Crosstab" to obtain individual product information from the filtered results.

Landsat 9 mosaic of Richat Structure
Landsat 9 mosaic of Richat Structure
Landsat 9 mosaic of Richat Structure
Landsat 9 mosaic of Richat Structure

The Richat Structure, also known as the Eye of the Sahara, is a prominent circular geological formation in the Sahara Desert. The formation stretches across a 40 km-wide region in Mauritania in Northwest Africa.

This mosaic of the Richat Structure and surrounding area was creating using four natural color Landsat 9 images (Bands 4,3,2): 

The Richat Structure, also known as the Eye of the Sahara, is a prominent circular geological formation in the Sahara Desert. The formation stretches across a 40 km-wide region in Mauritania in Northwest Africa.

This mosaic of the Richat Structure and surrounding area was creating using four natural color Landsat 9 images (Bands 4,3,2): 

gif of landsat dashboard archive map
Landsat Archive Dashboard Step 1
Landsat Archive Dashboard Step 1
Landsat Archive Dashboard Step 1

Use the filters on the right and the map tools to narrow down an area of interest with 10,000 products or less. After filtering, select the download icon in the bottom right corner.

Use the filters on the right and the map tools to narrow down an area of interest with 10,000 products or less. After filtering, select the download icon in the bottom right corner.

 Desert Research Institute (DRI) in Reno, NV on February 7-9
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Desert Research Institute (DRI).jpg
Desert Research Institute (DRI).jpg

Desert Research Institute (DRI) in Reno, NV during the Landsat Science team meeting on February 7-9, 2023.

Desert Research Institute (DRI) in Reno, NV during the Landsat Science team meeting on February 7-9, 2023.

Group picture of Winter Landsat Science Team Meeting — February 7-9, 2023
Landsat Science Team February 2023
Landsat Science Team February 2023
Landsat Science Team February 2023

Group picture of the Landsat Science team during their winter meeting in February 2023.

Group picture of the Landsat Science team during their winter meeting in February 2023.

Winter Landsat science team meeting in session 2023
LST_Winter_2023_ During.jpg
LST_Winter_2023_ During.jpg
LST_Winter_2023_ During.jpg

Winter Landsat Science Team Meeting is in session in Reno, NV on February 7-9, 2023.

Winter Landsat Science Team Meeting is in session in Reno, NV on February 7-9, 2023.

Landsat 8 image of California Central Coast
Landsat 8 image of California Central Coast
Landsat 8 image of California Central Coast
Landsat 8 image of California Central Coast

This Landsat 8 image of a portion of the Central Coast of California (WRS2 Path 43 Row 35) was acquired on January 31, 2023. Bands 6,5,4 

This Landsat 8 image of a portion of the Central Coast of California (WRS2 Path 43 Row 35) was acquired on January 31, 2023. Bands 6,5,4 

Map showing additional number of U.S. ARD tiles in Collection 2 compared to Collection 1 from 1982 to 2021
Increases in U.S. Analysis Ready Data Tiles with Collection 2
Increases in U.S. Analysis Ready Data Tiles with Collection 2
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).

Winter Landsat Science Team Meeting, February 2023
Winter Landsat Science Team Meeting, February 2023
Winter Landsat Science Team Meeting, February 2023
Winter Landsat Science Team Meeting, February 2023

“Seeing Our Planet Anew: Fifty Years of Landsat” was selected for the American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS) 2023 John I. Davidson President's Award for Practical Papers.

“Seeing Our Planet Anew: Fifty Years of Landsat” was selected for the American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS) 2023 John I. Davidson President's Award for Practical Papers.

Turquoise blue with ribbons of red. Texture looks bumpy and wrinkly,.
Taklimakan Desert Receives Rare Snowfall
Taklimakan Desert Receives Rare Snowfall
Taklimakan Desert Receives Rare Snowfall

Landsat 9 captured a rare snowfall in China’s Taklimakan Desert on January 18, 2023. This image uses the shortwave infrared, near infrared, and red bands (B 6|5|4) to highlight the stark contrast between the desert sand and the snow-covered dunes. The sand appears reddish, while the snow is blue.

Landsat 9 captured a rare snowfall in China’s Taklimakan Desert on January 18, 2023. This image uses the shortwave infrared, near infrared, and red bands (B 6|5|4) to highlight the stark contrast between the desert sand and the snow-covered dunes. The sand appears reddish, while the snow is blue.

Satellite image
Happy Anniversary, Landsat 2!
Happy Anniversary, Landsat 2!
Happy Anniversary, Landsat 2!

Landsat 2’s first light image captured Drayton Valley in Alberta, Canada on January 24, 1975. The discovery of the Pembina oil field in 1953 contributed to explosive growth in the sparsely populated area, with an increase from 75 individuals to 2,000. The boxed pattern seen here comes from the infrastructure for the oil and gas industry.

Landsat 2’s first light image captured Drayton Valley in Alberta, Canada on January 24, 1975. The discovery of the Pembina oil field in 1953 contributed to explosive growth in the sparsely populated area, with an increase from 75 individuals to 2,000. The boxed pattern seen here comes from the infrastructure for the oil and gas industry.

Landsat 8 Image of Sacramento Valley on Jan 22, 2023
Landsat 8 Image of Sacramento Valley on Jan 22, 2023
Landsat 8 Image of Sacramento Valley on Jan 22, 2023
Landsat 8 Image of Sacramento Valley on Jan 22, 2023

This natural color Landsat 8 image of the Sacramento Valley area shows the impacts of the relentless rains that impacted the area during the end of December and into the New Year. Turbid river water, saturated fields, and rising reservoirs can be seen near Stockton and Sacramento.

This natural color Landsat 8 image of the Sacramento Valley area shows the impacts of the relentless rains that impacted the area during the end of December and into the New Year. Turbid river water, saturated fields, and rising reservoirs can be seen near Stockton and Sacramento.

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