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3D Nation Elevation Requirements & Benefits Study Logo
3D Nation Elevation Requirements and Benefits Study Logo
3D Nation Elevation Requirements and Benefits Study Logo
3D Nation Elevation Requirements and Benefits Study Logo

The 3D Nation Elevation Requirements and Benefits Study was performed to document national requirements for improved topographic and bathymetric elevation data, estimate the benefits and costs of meeting these requirements, and evaluate multiple national 3D elevation program implementation scenarios. 

The 3D Nation Elevation Requirements and Benefits Study was performed to document national requirements for improved topographic and bathymetric elevation data, estimate the benefits and costs of meeting these requirements, and evaluate multiple national 3D elevation program implementation scenarios. 

Landsat Level-1 Scenes Available in EarthExplorer+
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EE C2 L1 Scenes.png
EE C2 L1 Scenes.png

This graphic shows the number of Landsat Level-1 scenes available for download from EarthExplorer

View more statistics on the Landsat Project Statistics page. 

This graphic shows the number of Landsat Level-1 scenes available for download from EarthExplorer

View more statistics on the Landsat Project Statistics page. 

Landsat Collection 2 Stats
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EE C2 L2 Scenes.png
EE C2 L2 Scenes.png

This graphic displays the number of Landsat Level-2 scenes available on Earth Explorer

View more statistics on the Landsat Project Statistics page. 

Primary Uses of Landsat Data FY 2022
Earth Explorer Primary Uses August 2022
Earth Explorer Primary Uses August 2022
Earth Explorer Primary Uses August 2022

In 2008 Landsat data became accessible to all users at no cost. This graphic displays the primary uses of Landsat data. 

View more statistics on the Landsat Project Statistics page. 

In 2008 Landsat data became accessible to all users at no cost. This graphic displays the primary uses of Landsat data. 

View more statistics on the Landsat Project Statistics page. 

3DHP Proposed Nine Year Costs
3DHP Proposed Nine Year Costs
3DHP Proposed Nine Year Costs
3DHP Proposed Nine Year Costs

This is a graph and illustration representation of the 3DHP Proposed Nine Year Costs

This is a graph and illustration representation of the 3DHP Proposed Nine Year Costs

USGS Announces NHDPlus HR National Release 1
USGS Announces NHDPlus HR National Release 1
USGS Announces NHDPlus HR National Release 1
USGS Announces NHDPlus HR National Release 1

The NHDPlus HR National presents a continuous representation of the most recent NHDPlus HR vector data for the contiguous United States, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, and parts of Alaska.

The NHDPlus HR National presents a continuous representation of the most recent NHDPlus HR vector data for the contiguous United States, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, and parts of Alaska.

Stop sign that reads "Changes ahead. Landsat Collection 1." Background satellite imagery of a city.
Collection 1 Datasets To Be Removed by End of 2022
Collection 1 Datasets To Be Removed by End of 2022
Collection 1 Datasets To Be Removed by End of 2022

By the end of December 2022, all Landsat Collection 1 data and science products will be removed from USGS data access platforms. This depreciation includes Level-1, Level-2, Level-3, and ESPA- related products. Collection 1 has not been updated with Landsat products since December 31, 2021.

By the end of December 2022, all Landsat Collection 1 data and science products will be removed from USGS data access platforms. This depreciation includes Level-1, Level-2, Level-3, and ESPA- related products. Collection 1 has not been updated with Landsat products since December 31, 2021.

Landsat 7 Image of the Vall d'Ebo Fire near Pego, Spain
Landsat 7 Image of the Vall d'Ebo Fire near Pego, Spain
Landsat 7 Image of the Vall d'Ebo Fire near Pego, Spain
Landsat 7 Image of the Vall d'Ebo Fire near Pego, Spain

Landsat 7 image acquired on August 14, 2022 showing the Vall d'Ebo Fire near Pego, Spain. The gap-filled image is shown using the short wave infrared, near infrared, and red bands (Bands 5|4|3). This image was acquired as part of the Landsat 7 extended science mission which acquires data at 8 kilometers lower than the original science mission.

Landsat 7 image acquired on August 14, 2022 showing the Vall d'Ebo Fire near Pego, Spain. The gap-filled image is shown using the short wave infrared, near infrared, and red bands (Bands 5|4|3). This image was acquired as part of the Landsat 7 extended science mission which acquires data at 8 kilometers lower than the original science mission.

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Dynamic surface water maps of Canada from 1984 to 2019 Landsat satellite imagery
Dynamic surface water maps of Canada from 1984 to 2019 Landsat satellite imagery
Dynamic surface water maps of Canada from 1984 to 2019 Landsat satellite imagery

This paper presents dynamic surface water products over Canada from the first in a series of satellite sensors that will be used to develop a multi-sensor dynamic surface water monitoring system. The dataset uses 1984 to 2019 Landsat data to create annual water masks, inundation frequency and wetting/drying trends.



This paper presents dynamic surface water products over Canada from the first in a series of satellite sensors that will be used to develop a multi-sensor dynamic surface water monitoring system. The dataset uses 1984 to 2019 Landsat data to create annual water masks, inundation frequency and wetting/drying trends.



Landsat 9 Image of Aorounga Crater
Landsat 9 Image of Aorounga Crater
Landsat 9 Image of Aorounga Crater
Landsat 9 Image of Aorounga Crater

The Aorounga Crater located in Chad, Africa is a large impact crater that appears as a circular depression surrounded by a raised rim, as seen in this Landsat 9 image. The crater is surrounded by a vast expanse of desert and is known for its unique rock ridges, known as yardangs.

The Aorounga Crater located in Chad, Africa is a large impact crater that appears as a circular depression surrounded by a raised rim, as seen in this Landsat 9 image. The crater is surrounded by a vast expanse of desert and is known for its unique rock ridges, known as yardangs.

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Landsat Level-1 Scenes Available from EarthExplorer
Landsat Level-1 Scenes Available from EarthExplorer
Landsat Level-1 Scenes Available from EarthExplorer

This graphic shows the number of Landsat Level-1 scenes available for download from EarthExplorer

View more statistics on the Landsat Project Statistics page. 

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Landsat Level-2 Scenes Available on Earth Explorer
Landsat Level-2 Scenes Available on Earth Explorer
Primary Uses of Landsat Data
Primary Uses of Landsat Data
Primary Uses of Landsat Data
Primary Uses of Landsat Data

In 2008 Landsat data became accessible to all users at no cost. This graphic displays the primary uses of Landsat data. 

View more statistics on the Landsat Project Statistics page. 

In 2008 Landsat data became accessible to all users at no cost. This graphic displays the primary uses of Landsat data. 

View more statistics on the Landsat Project Statistics page. 

USGS Landsat Level-1 Cumulative Downloads
Landsat Level-1 Cumulative Downloads
Landsat Level-1 Cumulative Downloads
Landsat Level-1 Cumulative Downloads

This graphic displays the millions of Landsat Level-1 downloads, from 2008 to present. 

View more statistics on the Landsat Project Statistics page. 

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Special Issue: Landsat Update 50th Anniversary
Special Issue: Landsat Update 50th Anniversary
Special Issue: Landsat Update 50th Anniversary

Landsat Updates are prepared periodically and distributed electronically to provide information about Landsat activities and related topics of interest. Read this issue here.

Landsat Updates are prepared periodically and distributed electronically to provide information about Landsat activities and related topics of interest. Read this issue here.

Example of the Landsat Collection 2 Provisional Evapotranspiration science product
Example of the Landsat Collection 2 Provisional Evapotranspiration science product
Example of the Landsat Collection 2 Provisional Evapotranspiration science product
Example of the Landsat Collection 2 Provisional Evapotranspiration science product

Example of the Landsat Collection 2 Provisional Evapotranspiration science product for agricultural fields on the Fucino plain near San Benedetto dei Marsi, Italy. Left: Landsat 9 Collection 2 Natural Color Surface Reflectance Image. Right: Landsat 9 Collection 2 Actual Evapotranspiration Image.

Example of the Landsat Collection 2 Provisional Evapotranspiration science product for agricultural fields on the Fucino plain near San Benedetto dei Marsi, Italy. Left: Landsat 9 Collection 2 Natural Color Surface Reflectance Image. Right: Landsat 9 Collection 2 Actual Evapotranspiration Image.

Radiometric Resolution Example
Radiometric Resolution Example
Radiometric Resolution Example
Radiometric Resolution Example

Examples of different radiometric resolutions over Chicago, Illinois. The left image is 16-bit radiometric resolution (65,536 discrete shades of grey), the center image is an 8-bit radiometric resolution (256 discrete shades of grey), the right image is 4-bit radiometric resolution (16 discrete shades of grey).

Examples of different radiometric resolutions over Chicago, Illinois. The left image is 16-bit radiometric resolution (65,536 discrete shades of grey), the center image is an 8-bit radiometric resolution (256 discrete shades of grey), the right image is 4-bit radiometric resolution (16 discrete shades of grey).

Landsat 9 image of the Dallas - Fort Worth Area
Landsat 9 image of the Dallas - Fort Worth Area
Landsat 9 image of the Dallas - Fort Worth Area
Landsat 9 image of the Dallas - Fort Worth Area

This Landsat 9 image, showing the Dallas - Fort Worth area of Texas, was acquired on July 15, 2022. This false-color image vegetated land in shades of red, whereas grays and whites indicate urban or rocky surfaces.

This Landsat 9 image, showing the Dallas - Fort Worth area of Texas, was acquired on July 15, 2022. This false-color image vegetated land in shades of red, whereas grays and whites indicate urban or rocky surfaces.

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Imagery of the Moon via Landsat
Landsat Looks At The Moon
Landsat Looks At The Moon
Landsat Looks At The Moon

Two Earth-observing satellites turned to watch a lunar eclipse, revealing dramatic and uneven temperature changes across our closest celestial neighbor.

NASA Earth Image of the Day for July 5, 2022

Instruments:
Landsat 8 — TIRS
Landsat 9 — TIRS-2
Photograph

Two Earth-observing satellites turned to watch a lunar eclipse, revealing dramatic and uneven temperature changes across our closest celestial neighbor.

NASA Earth Image of the Day for July 5, 2022

Instruments:
Landsat 8 — TIRS
Landsat 9 — TIRS-2
Photograph

Brightness Temperature v. Time chart for TIRS
Brightness Temperature v. Time chart for TIRS
Brightness Temperature v. Time chart for TIRS
Brightness Temperature v. Time chart for TIRS

Over the course of the four-hour eclipse, the TIRS sensors observed the intensity of infrared light radiating from the Moon’s surface. From those radiances, scientists calculated the temperatures required to generate them. This “brightness temperature” of the lunar surface changed as Earth’s shadow marched across the lunar landscape.

Over the course of the four-hour eclipse, the TIRS sensors observed the intensity of infrared light radiating from the Moon’s surface. From those radiances, scientists calculated the temperatures required to generate them. This “brightness temperature” of the lunar surface changed as Earth’s shadow marched across the lunar landscape.