3D Rendering of lidar point cloud over Delicate Arch. From USGS_LPC_UT_FEMA_FS_FlamingGorge_2020_B20_12SXH300885.laz. Delicate Arch at Arches National Park in Moab, Utah with a green to gray color ramp symbology with green representing low elevation, and gray representing high elevation
Multimedia
Our multimedia gallery represents a collection of high-quality images, videos, webcams, posters, presentations, and documents produced by Core Science Systems.
Images
Lidar Point Cloud of Delicate Arch at Arches National Park
3D Rendering of lidar point cloud over Delicate Arch. From USGS_LPC_UT_FEMA_FS_FlamingGorge_2020_B20_12SXH300885.laz. Delicate Arch at Arches National Park in Moab, Utah with a green to gray color ramp symbology with green representing low elevation, and gray representing high elevation
Lidar Point Cloud of the White House and the Herbert Hoover Federal Building
Lidar Point Cloud of the White House and the US Department of Commerce in the Herbert Hoover Federal Building with a green to gray color ramp symbology with green representing low elevation, and gray representing high elevation
Lidar Point Cloud of the White House and the US Department of Commerce in the Herbert Hoover Federal Building with a green to gray color ramp symbology with green representing low elevation, and gray representing high elevation
3DEP Map FY24 Partnerships and DCA Projects
This map of the United States and its territories shows geographic extent of completion of the first-ever national baseline of consistent high-resolution elevation data - both bare earth and 3D point clouds.
This map of the United States and its territories shows geographic extent of completion of the first-ever national baseline of consistent high-resolution elevation data - both bare earth and 3D point clouds.
Landsat 8 Image of Ayon Island
Landsat 8's Operational Land Imager (OLI) captured this icy view of Ayon Island on June 17, 2024. The island's low-lying tundra and the shorelines create a picturesque view from its high latitude location in the East Siberian Sea. This unique polar landmass is separated from the mainland by the Malyy Chaunskiy Strait.
Landsat 8's Operational Land Imager (OLI) captured this icy view of Ayon Island on June 17, 2024. The island's low-lying tundra and the shorelines create a picturesque view from its high latitude location in the East Siberian Sea. This unique polar landmass is separated from the mainland by the Malyy Chaunskiy Strait.
100K Topo map showing Grand Canyon National Park to Kaibab National Forest.
This is a close-up of a 1:100,000-scale topographic map (100K Topo) of the Arizona National Scenic Trail (AZ NST) from the Kaibab Plateau at top to the Grand Canyon North Rim at bottom. The AZ NST is highlighted in red. This map shows contour lines, hydrography, landform names, land cover, federal lands, roads, and structures.
This is a close-up of a 1:100,000-scale topographic map (100K Topo) of the Arizona National Scenic Trail (AZ NST) from the Kaibab Plateau at top to the Grand Canyon North Rim at bottom. The AZ NST is highlighted in red. This map shows contour lines, hydrography, landform names, land cover, federal lands, roads, and structures.
Map of Arizona National Scenic Trail over USGS Topo Basemap.
This is a 1:2,000,000-scale map of Arizona with the entire Arizona National Scenic Trail shown in red. The basemap is the USGS Topo basemap taken from USGS The National Map.
This is a 1:2,000,000-scale map of Arizona with the entire Arizona National Scenic Trail shown in red. The basemap is the USGS Topo basemap taken from USGS The National Map.
Videos
RCMAP Background and Data Access
Rangeland managers need information on the current vegetation condition and how the landscape has changed through time.
Rangeland managers need information on the current vegetation condition and how the landscape has changed through time.
The Evolution of UAS Platforms at USGS
The Department of the Interior (DOI) and U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) took an interest in uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) technologies in the early 2000s, when UAS were predominantly being used for military applications.
The Department of the Interior (DOI) and U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) took an interest in uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) technologies in the early 2000s, when UAS were predominantly being used for military applications.
Record Wildfire in Texas (Image of the Week)
The Smokehouse Creek Fire started about 1 mile north of Stinnett, Texas on February 26th, 2024. Three days later, the fire had consumed over 1 million acres. With a total area of 1,654 square miles, it became the largest fire on record in Texas. That's larger than New York's Long Island.
The Smokehouse Creek Fire started about 1 mile north of Stinnett, Texas on February 26th, 2024. Three days later, the fire had consumed over 1 million acres. With a total area of 1,654 square miles, it became the largest fire on record in Texas. That's larger than New York's Long Island.
Understanding the Transition from NHDPlus HR to 3DHP
The new 3D Hydrography Program (3DHP) is the focus of USGS efforts to acquire and produce detailed surface-water mapping information, such as lakes, ponds, rivers and streams.
The new 3D Hydrography Program (3DHP) is the focus of USGS efforts to acquire and produce detailed surface-water mapping information, such as lakes, ponds, rivers and streams.
UAS Operations for Carbon Sequestration Research on Public Lands near Moab, Utah in May 2023
In support of U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Southwest Biological Science Center research, the USGS National Uncrewed Systems Office (NUSO) conducted uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) remote sensing flights near Moab, Utah in May 2023 for multi-scale carbon sequestration research on public lands.
In support of U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Southwest Biological Science Center research, the USGS National Uncrewed Systems Office (NUSO) conducted uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) remote sensing flights near Moab, Utah in May 2023 for multi-scale carbon sequestration research on public lands.
Perry Victory and International Peace Memorial Taken by Drone
The NUSO and the National Park Service (NPS) Heritage Document Programs partnered in May 2024 to perform a UAS-based 3D scan of Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial.
The NUSO and the National Park Service (NPS) Heritage Document Programs partnered in May 2024 to perform a UAS-based 3D scan of Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial.
Audio
Eyes on Earth Episode 120 – Mapping the California Coastline
In this episode of Eyes on Earth, we begin a series on Landsat’s usefulness in coastal studies. First, we talk with Sean Vitousek, a USGS research oceanographer, about changes to beaches in California and how he is using Landsat and other data to create models that can predict how the coastline may change in the future because of sea level rise and coastal erosion.
In this episode of Eyes on Earth, we begin a series on Landsat’s usefulness in coastal studies. First, we talk with Sean Vitousek, a USGS research oceanographer, about changes to beaches in California and how he is using Landsat and other data to create models that can predict how the coastline may change in the future because of sea level rise and coastal erosion.
Eyes on Earth Episode 119 – Kristi Kline: EROS Career Reflections
In this episode of Eyes on Earth, we talk with Kristi Kline about the constant changes and innovations that have been needed at EROS to keep up with changes in computer tech and data processing. Kline has been a part of helping to implement these changes over the past 27 years and is now retiring at the end of May 2024.
In this episode of Eyes on Earth, we talk with Kristi Kline about the constant changes and innovations that have been needed at EROS to keep up with changes in computer tech and data processing. Kline has been a part of helping to implement these changes over the past 27 years and is now retiring at the end of May 2024.
Eyes on Earth Episode 118 – Preparing for Landsat Next, Part 2
In this episode of Eyes on Earth, we talk with several people involved with the next Landsat mission, targeted for launch around 2030. While that may seem like a ways into the future, it takes a lot of work to prepare for such a big mission.
In this episode of Eyes on Earth, we talk with several people involved with the next Landsat mission, targeted for launch around 2030. While that may seem like a ways into the future, it takes a lot of work to prepare for such a big mission.
Eyes on Earth Episode 117 – Preparing for Landsat Next, Part 1
In this episode of Eyes on Earth, we talk with several people involved with the next Landsat mission. In Part 1, we’ll hear about how different Landsat Next will be from previous Landsat missions and how its additional spectral bands, higher resolution and 6-day revisit will benefit science and society.
In this episode of Eyes on Earth, we talk with several people involved with the next Landsat mission. In Part 1, we’ll hear about how different Landsat Next will be from previous Landsat missions and how its additional spectral bands, higher resolution and 6-day revisit will benefit science and society.
Eyes on Earth Episode 116 – Landsat Images the Twilight Zone
Landsat has documented changes all over the world for over 50 years. Changes in polar regions are happening especially rapidly. But it’s dark in polar regions much of the time. Therefore, a new acquisition scheme is adding more imagery of these dark, polar regions so these changes can be studied in more detail, even in polar twilight.
Landsat has documented changes all over the world for over 50 years. Changes in polar regions are happening especially rapidly. But it’s dark in polar regions much of the time. Therefore, a new acquisition scheme is adding more imagery of these dark, polar regions so these changes can be studied in more detail, even in polar twilight.
Eyes on Earth Episode 115 – EROS Women in Science
Women have been crucial to the EROS workforce from the very beginning in a variety of areas, from customer service and computers to film processing and administration.
Women have been crucial to the EROS workforce from the very beginning in a variety of areas, from customer service and computers to film processing and administration.