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| | | | | | | | |  | | | December 2025 | | | Open Access for Open Science |
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| | | | | | |  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | The Physical Oceanography and Ocean Biology Distributed Active Archive Centers Have Moved to Earthdata. | | | | | |
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| | | | | | |  | | Visualize Wildfires in FIRMS with a New Geostationary Layer
The Fire Information for Resource Management System (FIRMS) and NASA Worldview now include the Geostationary Ring Natural Color RGB layer — a global mosaic from five geostationary satellites that offers frequent views of Earth throughout the day. | | | | | | | |  | | How Two Satellites Measure Gravity and Show Water Loss in the Colorado River Basin Aquifers
Researchers used data from the GRACE/GRACE-FO platform to estimate the region has lost a combined 34 cubic kilometers of groundwater since 2002. | | | | | | | |  | | NASA-Funded Tool Tracks Floods and Water Risks in North Carolina
Researchers used the Emergency Environmental Health Dashboard, which leverages NASA's record of satellite imagery, to assess post-storm impacts to water systems and private wells. | | | | | | | |  | | Recap GIS Day with NASA Earth Science
To celebrate Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Day, more than 25 teams across the agency created maps and images that showcase NASA data, tools, and projects. These images depict a wide variety of Earth science phenomena, from natural disasters to solar radiation, highlighting the breadth and depth of NASA’s Earth observations. | | | | | | | |  | | Supporting Safe Passage in the Changing Arctic
NASA’s National Snow and Ice Data Center Distributed Active Archive Center (NSIDC DAAC) provides long-term sea ice, iceberg, and climate data that help mariners, planners, and Arctic communities understand changing conditions and make safer decisions in a warming Arctic. | | | | | |
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| | |  | | | | | | | | Advanced NASA Earth Observations and Tools for Active Fire, Smoke, and Post-Fire Monitoring January 14 and 21, 2026 | | | | | | | | This two-part Applied Remote Sensing Training Program (ARSET) training introduces Spanish speakers to several advanced capabilities within FIRMS, such as how to use the FIRMS aerosol index indices, burned area products, post-fire imagery, and static thermal anomaly information. A repeat of the English session, originally offered in early November, will also be available to provide FIRMS users with an additional opportunity to attend this training. | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | Geostationary Remote Sensing of Trace Gases for Air Quality Applications in North America January 20 and 22, 2026 This two-part ARSET training provides an overview of TEMPO capabilities and available trace gas data products and illustrates how TEMPO data can be visualized using NASA Worldview.
| |  | | | | | | | | | | ESIP January Meeting January 20 – 23, 2026 Explore what’s on tap at the next virtual Meeting of Earth Science Information Partners (ESIP). These sessions bring together the community for hands-on, interdisciplinary deep dives exploring the theme "Bridging Divides: Data, Technology, Community." Join discussions about cloud technologies, partner and federal engagement, AI-readiness, international collaboration, and much more. Early registration ends December 22.
| |  | | | | | | | | | | NASA Satellite Laser Altimetry for Coastal and Near-Shore Bathymetry Delivered December 2 – 4, 2025 This ARSET training introduced how NASA’s Advanced Topographic Laser Altimeter System (ATLAS) is used to map coastal and near-shore bathymetry. The training highlights datasets archived at NSIDC DAAC and supports users applying laser altimetry data in coastal science.
| |  | | | | | | | | | | Laser Altimetry Applications for a Changing World: Working with ICESat-2 Inland Surface Water Data Recorded on November 19, 2025 The fifth NASA ICESat-2 data training webinar introduces participants to ICESat-2 inland surface water data, services, and tools.
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| | New Tutorial: View IMERG Precipitation Imagery in Worldview In Worldview, users can now visualize daily average and 30-minute Integrated Multi-satellitE Retrievals for GPM (IMERG) precipitation estimates in just a few steps. | | | | | | | | Use GIS to Bring Earth Observations to Life Looking to brush up your skills in GIS? You’re in luck—Earthdata has released new tutorials and data recipes for GIS users. | | | | | | | | SWOT Unlocks Sea Ice Insights Researchers explore using SWOT data to derive two-dimensional estimates of sea ice thickness. | | | | | | | | CALIPSO-NVF Adds to the Legacy of CALIPSO A StoryMap showcasing how the CALIPSO-NVF campaign validated the extended data collection of the Cloud-Aerosol Lidar and Infrared Pathfinder Satellite Observation (CALIPSO) satellite. | | | | | | | | NASA Open Science 101 NASA’s Open Science 101 is a self-paced online curriculum designed to equip learners with the foundational knowledge and practical skills needed to engage in collaborative and transparent research. Key skills taught in this course include data management, open publishing, and research workflow optimization. Complete all five modules and earn a NASA Open Science digital badge that can be shared on social media. | | | | | |
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| | | | | | NASA's Earth Science Data Systems (ESDS) Program oversees the life cycle of NASA’s Earth science data and seeks to maximize the scientific return from missions and experiments. | | | | | |
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