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The USGS National Land Imaging Program supports a variety of geospatial data programs and projects, including the USGS Landsat Program. Browse the videos below to learn more about imagery and science supported through NLI.

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Choosing a Data Access Tool: LP DAAC Data Pool and DAAC2Disk
Choosing a Data Access Tool: LP DAAC Data Pool and DAAC2Disk
Choosing a Data Access Tool: LP DAAC Data Pool and DAAC2Disk

This video focuses on the Land Processes Distributed Active Archive Center’s (LP DAAC) Data Pool and DAAC2Disk. The Data Pool provides direct access to the publicly available data products from the LP DAAC archive. DAAC2Disk enables users to download multiple data products from the Data Pool using a web-based interface, as a script executed from the command line.

This video focuses on the Land Processes Distributed Active Archive Center’s (LP DAAC) Data Pool and DAAC2Disk. The Data Pool provides direct access to the publicly available data products from the LP DAAC archive. DAAC2Disk enables users to download multiple data products from the Data Pool using a web-based interface, as a script executed from the command line.

Understanding Land Surface Temperature Dynamics
Understanding Land Surface Temperature Dynamics
Understanding Land Surface Temperature Dynamics

From development and land cover differences to elevation, many factors influence land surface temperature (LST) dynamics.

What's the Big Idea? — Charting Change from the Skies
What's the Big Idea? — Charting Change from the Skies
What's the Big Idea? — Charting Change from the Skies

Tom Loveland, research scientist with the USGS Earth Resources Observation and Science Center, explains how he uses data — both past and present — to help scientists, natural resource managers, and the public better understand how the face of the planet is shifting and what that change means.

Tom Loveland, research scientist with the USGS Earth Resources Observation and Science Center, explains how he uses data — both past and present — to help scientists, natural resource managers, and the public better understand how the face of the planet is shifting and what that change means.