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Landsat 9 Data Processing Resumes

Landsat 9 Data Processing Resumes

The processing of Landsat 9 data held during the recent Thermal Infrared Sensor (TIRS) anomaly has resumed.

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Landsat Collection 2 Level-3 Science Products Available

Landsat Collection 2 Level-3 Science Products Available

Landsat Collection 2 Level-3 Dynamic Surface Water Extent, Burned Area, Fractional Snow Covered Area, and Fractional Snow Covered Area Statistics...

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Landsat 9 Thermal Infrared Imaging Update

Landsat 9 Thermal Infrared Imaging Update

As reported earlier this week, the Landsat 9 Thermal Infrared Sensor experienced an issue with the on-board software on March 12, 2022 (DOY 071) and...

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Landsat 9 Thermal Infrared Data Acquisitions Suspended Temporarily

Landsat 9 Thermal Infrared Data Acquisitions Suspended Temporarily

The Landsat 9 Thermal Infrared Sensor (TIRS-2) experienced an issue with the on-board software on March 12, 2022 (DOY 071).  As a result, TIRS-2...

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Landsat 9 Calibration Parameters Updated March 8, 2022

Landsat 9 Calibration Parameters Updated March 8, 2022

The USGS and NASA Cal/Val team is updating the Landsat 9 calibration parameters on March 8, 2022.  

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Landsat 9 User Handbook Now Available

Landsat 9 User Handbook Now Available

The Landsat 9 Data User Handbook is now available for download from the Landsat Missions Web Site.

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Landsat 9 Data Now Available in the Cloud

Landsat 9 Data Now Available in the Cloud

As of February 15, 2022, Landsat 9 Collection 2 Level-1, Level-2, and U.S. Analysis Ready Data (ARD) data are available via the commercial cloud.

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Landsat 9 Data Release Extends Unparalleled Earth Observation Archive

Landsat 9 Data Release Extends Unparalleled Earth Observation Archive

Imagery from the newest satellite in the USGS Landsat fleet is now open and available to the world. 

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New USGS EROS Maps Reveal Species-by-species Prevalence of Exotic Grasses in the Western U.S.

New USGS EROS Maps Reveal Species-by-species Prevalence of Exotic Grasses in the Western U.S.

Research teams at the USGS Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center have released a satellite-derived dataset that maps the recent...

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Landsat Science Team Co-Chair Named Among ‘Highly Cited Researchers’

Landsat Science Team Co-Chair Named Among ‘Highly Cited Researchers’

Landsat science efforts are well-represented by Dr. Tom Loveland and Landsat Science Team members on the newly released 2021 Highly Cited Researchers...

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Landsat: 2021 Year in Review

Landsat: 2021 Year in Review

2021 has been monumental for the Landsat program: a newly launched satellite and 10 million scenes in the archive mark two high points. 

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Landsat Helps Tell the Story About Bark Beetle Outbreaks in Colorado

Landsat Helps Tell the Story About Bark Beetle Outbreaks in Colorado

A Rocky Mountain drive might alarm people whisking past the once-healthy evergreens that now stand gray and naked. It might seem like all the trees...

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