moderate resolution imaging spectroradiometer
NASA satellites capture data on monster winter storm affecting 30 states
It has already been called one of the largest winter storms since the 1950s and it is affecting 30 U.S. states today with snow, sleet, freezing rain and rain. NASA satellites have gathering data on the storm that stretches from Texas and the Rocki…
NASA’s MODIS and AIRS instruments watch Igor changing shape, warming over 3 days
The Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer or MODIS, is an instrument that flies on NASA’s Aqua and Terra satellites and provides incredible views of tropical cyclones like Hurricane Igor, from its vantage point in space. Imagery from the…
NASA satellite data aid United Nations’ ability to detect global fire hotspots
In the midst of a difficult fire season in many parts of the world, the United Nations’ (UN) Food and Agriculture Organization has launched a new online fire detection system that will help firefighters and natural hazards managers improve response …