The NASA DEVELOP Phoenix Health & Air Quality project applies NASA Earth observations to help researchers and practitioners strategically deploy shade in Phoenix.
It’s Not Easy Being the Green: Quantifying Invasive Species Cover in the Green River Watershed
Riparian corridors are inhabited by unique and biodiverse plant communities that control erosion, manage sediment loads, and filter pollutants.
Say No to the Glow: Using NASA and NOAA’s Suomi NPP Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite to Model Artificial Sky Brightness
As more outdoor lighting is installed for safety and development, light pollution has become a growing problem that threatens the quality of life for humans and wildlife.
Smooth Satellite: An Efficient Alternative to Monitoring the Chesapeake Bay’s Water Resources
Submerged Aquatic Vegetation (SAV) is vitally important to the Chesapeake Bay, serving as one of the primary food sources for the organisms that inhabit the bay.
Stormwater, Salinity, and Seagrass: Remote Sensing in Florida’s Biscayne Bay
Submerged Aquatic Vegetation (SAV) is an important component of coastal ecosystems, and is vulnerable to increased turbidity in the water column.
Just Deserts: Using Case Studies of Saharan Dust to Improve the Usability of VOCAL
The Cloud-Aerosol LiDAR and Infrared Pathfinder Satellite Observation (CALIPSO) satelliteÛªs CALIOP sensor generates vertical LiDAR profiles of the atmosphere at a global scale.
Catching the Cheatgrass in the Act: Identifying the Movement of Cheatgrass in the Colorado National Monument
Bromus tectorum, otherwise known as cheatgrass, is an invasive grass from Europe that has increased its presence all over the world by out-competing native grasses due to its adaptability and lifecycle.
Agua in Aconcagua: Integrating NASA Earth Observations into Chile Water Management Practices
The Aconcagua basin of central Chile, just north of the capital city of Santiago, is an arid region dominated by the Andes Mountains and heavily dependent on glaciers and seasonal meltwater for its water reserves.
In the Spotlight: Using Nighttime Light Emissions to Assess Energy Consumption and Poverty
Bromus tectorum, otherwise known as cheatgrass, is an invasive grass from Europe that has increased its presence all over the world by out-competing native grasses due to its adaptability and life cycle.
Surveying the Southwest: Land Use Change in Protected Areas
Habitat Conservation Plans (HCPs) were designed to protect and manage areas where desired economic development is in conflict with the needs of threatened and endangered species.