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Also on YouTube (video), Apple and Google Podcasts. Listen now Filter Total Items: 629 Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 133 - Vietnam War Bomb Craters Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 133 - Vietnam War Bomb Craters Eyes on Earth Episode 133 – Vietnam War Bomb Craters Eyes on Earth Episode 133 – Vietnam War Bomb Craters Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 133 - Vietnam War Bomb Craters Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 133 - Vietnam War Bomb Craters April 21, 2025 Eyes on Earth Episode 133 – Vietnam War Bomb Craters Eyes on Earth Episode 133 – Vietnam War Bomb Craters Eyes on Earth Episode 133 – Vietnam War Bomb Craters Declassified spy satellite imagery, distributed by the USGS EROS Center, is finding fascinating uses since being made available to the public starting in the 1990s. By Core Science Systems Mission Area National Land Imaging Program Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 133 - Vietnam War Bomb Craters Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 133 - Vietnam War Bomb Craters April 21, 2025 Eyes on Earth Episode 133 – Vietnam War Bomb Craters Eyes on Earth Episode 133 – Vietnam War Bomb Craters Eyes on Earth Episode 133 – Vietnam War Bomb Craters Eyes on Earth Episode 133 – Vietnam War Bomb Craters Declassified spy satellite imagery, distributed by the USGS EROS Center, is finding fascinating uses since being made available to the public starting in the 1990s. By Core Science Systems Mission Area National Land Imaging Program Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 132 - Moving Forward with AI at EROS Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 132 - Moving Forward with AI at EROS Eyes on Earth Episode 132 - Moving Forward with AI at EROS Eyes on Earth Episode 132 - Moving Forward with AI at EROS Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 132 - Moving Forward with AI at EROS Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 132 - Moving Forward with AI at EROS April 1, 2025 Eyes on Earth Episode 132 - Moving Forward with AI at EROS Eyes on Earth Episode 132 - Moving Forward with AI at EROS Eyes on Earth Episode 132 - Moving Forward with AI at EROS Eyes on Earth tackles artificial intelligence (AI) in a 2-part episode. AI is quickly becoming a necessary part of geospatial work at EROS, helping us efficiently do science to better manage our world. In Part 1, we talked about AI’s current and upcoming impact on our work at EROS and clarified some of the AI jargon. By Core Science Systems Mission Area National Land Imaging Program Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 132 - Moving Forward with AI at EROS Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 132 - Moving Forward with AI at EROS April 1, 2025 Eyes on Earth Episode 132 - Moving Forward with AI at EROS Eyes on Earth Episode 132 - Moving Forward with AI at EROS Eyes on Earth Episode 132 - Moving Forward with AI at EROS Eyes on Earth Episode 132 - Moving Forward with AI at EROS Eyes on Earth tackles artificial intelligence (AI) in a 2-part episode. AI is quickly becoming a necessary part of geospatial work at EROS, helping us efficiently do science to better manage our world. In Part 1, we talked about AI’s current and upcoming impact on our work at EROS and clarified some of the AI jargon. By Core Science Systems Mission Area National Land Imaging Program Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 131 – Using AI in Geospatial Work Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 131 – Using AI in Geospatial Work Eyes on Earth Episode 131 – Using AI in Geospatial Work Eyes on Earth Episode 131 – Using AI in Geospatial Work Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 131 – Using AI in Geospatial Work Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 131 – Using AI in Geospatial Work March 3, 2025 Eyes on Earth Episode 131 – Using AI in Geospatial Work Eyes on Earth Episode 131 – Using AI in Geospatial Work Eyes on Earth Episode 131 – Using AI in Geospatial Work Eyes on Earth tackles artificial intelligence (AI) in a 2-part episode. AI is quickly becoming a necessary part of geospatial work at EROS, helping us efficiently do science to better manage our world. In Part 1, EROS Director Pete Doucette discusses AI and its current and upcoming impact on our work at EROS. By Core Science Systems Mission Area National Land Imaging Program Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center Landsat Missions Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 131 – Using AI in Geospatial Work Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 131 – Using AI in Geospatial Work March 3, 2025 Eyes on Earth Episode 131 – Using AI in Geospatial Work Eyes on Earth Episode 131 – Using AI in Geospatial Work Eyes on Earth Episode 131 – Using AI in Geospatial Work Eyes on Earth Episode 131 – Using AI in Geospatial Work Eyes on Earth tackles artificial intelligence (AI) in a 2-part episode. AI is quickly becoming a necessary part of geospatial work at EROS, helping us efficiently do science to better manage our world. In Part 1, EROS Director Pete Doucette discusses AI and its current and upcoming impact on our work at EROS. By Core Science Systems Mission Area National Land Imaging Program Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center Landsat Missions Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 129 – What Happens During a Landsat Pass? Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 129 – What Happens During a Landsat Pass? Eyes on Earth Episode 129 – What Happens During a Landsat Pass? Eyes on Earth Episode 129 – What Happens During a Landsat Pass? Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 129 – What Happens During a Landsat Pass? Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 129 – What Happens During a Landsat Pass? December 9, 2024 Eyes on Earth Episode 129 – What Happens During a Landsat Pass? Eyes on Earth Episode 129 – What Happens During a Landsat Pass? Eyes on Earth Episode 129 – What Happens During a Landsat Pass? In this episode of Eyes on Earth, we talk to ground station technicians to find out how Landsat satellite data gets from the spacecraft to EROS and then to the archive. We see what it’s like in EROS’s Landsat operations room and what the technicians do before, during, and after a Landsat pass. By Core Science Systems Mission Area National Land Imaging Program Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center Landsat Missions Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 129 – What Happens During a Landsat Pass? Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 129 – What Happens During a Landsat Pass? December 9, 2024 Eyes on Earth Episode 129 – What Happens During a Landsat Pass? Eyes on Earth Episode 129 – What Happens During a Landsat Pass? Eyes on Earth Episode 129 – What Happens During a Landsat Pass? Eyes on Earth Episode 129 – What Happens During a Landsat Pass? In this episode of Eyes on Earth, we talk to ground station technicians to find out how Landsat satellite data gets from the spacecraft to EROS and then to the archive. We see what it’s like in EROS’s Landsat operations room and what the technicians do before, during, and after a Landsat pass. By Core Science Systems Mission Area National Land Imaging Program Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center Landsat Missions Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 128 – 2024 EROS Fall Poster Session Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 128 – 2024 EROS Fall Poster Session Eyes on Earth Episode 128 – 2024 EROS Fall Poster Session Eyes on Earth Episode 128 – 2024 EROS Fall Poster Session Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 128 – 2024 EROS Fall Poster Session Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 128 – 2024 EROS Fall Poster Session November 25, 2024 Eyes on Earth Episode 128 – 2024 EROS Fall Poster Session Eyes on Earth Episode 128 – 2024 EROS Fall Poster Session Eyes on Earth Episode 128 – 2024 EROS Fall Poster Session In this episode of Eyes on Earth, we mingle at the 2024 EROS Fall Poster Session. A poster session is essentially a way for scientists to share their work with their colleagues in a public forum. About 30 posters were on display in the EROS atrium from EROS staff and several students from South Dakota State University and the University of South Dakota. By Core Science Systems Mission Area National Land Imaging Program Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 128 – 2024 EROS Fall Poster Session Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 128 – 2024 EROS Fall Poster Session November 25, 2024 Eyes on Earth Episode 128 – 2024 EROS Fall Poster Session Eyes on Earth Episode 128 – 2024 EROS Fall Poster Session Eyes on Earth Episode 128 – 2024 EROS Fall Poster Session Eyes on Earth Episode 128 – 2024 EROS Fall Poster Session In this episode of Eyes on Earth, we mingle at the 2024 EROS Fall Poster Session. A poster session is essentially a way for scientists to share their work with their colleagues in a public forum. About 30 posters were on display in the EROS atrium from EROS staff and several students from South Dakota State University and the University of South Dakota. By Core Science Systems Mission Area National Land Imaging Program Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 127 – The Historic Landsat 7 Mission Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 127 – The Historic Landsat 7 Mission Eyes on Earth Episode 127 – The Historic Landsat 7 Mission Eyes on Earth Episode 127 – The Historic Landsat 7 Mission Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 127 – The Historic Landsat 7 Mission Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 127 – The Historic Landsat 7 Mission November 12, 2024 Eyes on Earth Episode 127 – The Historic Landsat 7 Mission Eyes on Earth Episode 127 – The Historic Landsat 7 Mission Eyes on Earth Episode 127 – The Historic Landsat 7 Mission In this episode of Eyes on Earth, we talk about the incredible career of Landsat 7, which collected science imagery of the Earth for nearly 25 years. The Flight Operations Team at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center and engineers at EROS work together to collect imagery, send commands to the satellite, and keep it healthy. By Core Science Systems Mission Area National Land Imaging Program Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center Landsat Missions Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 127 – The Historic Landsat 7 Mission Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 127 – The Historic Landsat 7 Mission November 12, 2024 Eyes on Earth Episode 127 – The Historic Landsat 7 Mission Eyes on Earth Episode 127 – The Historic Landsat 7 Mission Eyes on Earth Episode 127 – The Historic Landsat 7 Mission Eyes on Earth Episode 127 – The Historic Landsat 7 Mission In this episode of Eyes on Earth, we talk about the incredible career of Landsat 7, which collected science imagery of the Earth for nearly 25 years. The Flight Operations Team at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center and engineers at EROS work together to collect imagery, send commands to the satellite, and keep it healthy. By Core Science Systems Mission Area National Land Imaging Program Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center Landsat Missions Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 126 – Annual NLCD Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 126 – Annual NLCD Eyes on Earth Episode 126 – Annual NLCD Eyes on Earth Episode 126 – Annual NLCD Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 126 – Annual NLCD Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 126 – Annual NLCD October 28, 2024 Eyes on Earth Episode 126 – Annual NLCD Eyes on Earth Episode 126 – Annual NLCD Eyes on Earth Episode 126 – Annual NLCD In this episode of Eyes on Earth, we talk about the latest release of the National Land Cover Database (NLCD). More than just a map, NLCD is a stack of maps—a database. It has long been the foundational land cover source for scientists, resource managers, and decision-makers across the United States, and now the next generation of USGS land cover mapping is here. By Core Science Systems Mission Area National Land Imaging Program Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 126 – Annual NLCD Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 126 – Annual NLCD October 28, 2024 Eyes on Earth Episode 126 – Annual NLCD Eyes on Earth Episode 126 – Annual NLCD Eyes on Earth Episode 126 – Annual NLCD Eyes on Earth Episode 126 – Annual NLCD In this episode of Eyes on Earth, we talk about the latest release of the National Land Cover Database (NLCD). More than just a map, NLCD is a stack of maps—a database. It has long been the foundational land cover source for scientists, resource managers, and decision-makers across the United States, and now the next generation of USGS land cover mapping is here. By Core Science Systems Mission Area National Land Imaging Program Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 125 – The LANDFIRE Program at 20 Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 125 – The LANDFIRE Program at 20 Eyes on Earth Episode 125 – The LANDFIRE Program at 20 Eyes on Earth Episode 125 – The LANDFIRE Program at 20 Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 125 – The LANDFIRE Program at 20 Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 125 – The LANDFIRE Program at 20 October 15, 2024 Eyes on Earth Episode 125 – The LANDFIRE Program at 20 Eyes on Earth Episode 125 – The LANDFIRE Program at 20 Eyes on Earth Episode 125 – The LANDFIRE Program at 20 In this episode of Eyes on Earth, we talk about the Landscape Fire and Resource Management Planning Tools (LANDFIRE) project, which is commemorating its 20th year of providing geospatial data to support natural resource management and wildland fire planning. LANDFIRE brings a lot of data together, over 30 data products, into one place. By Core Science Systems Mission Area National Land Imaging Program Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 125 – The LANDFIRE Program at 20 Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 125 – The LANDFIRE Program at 20 October 15, 2024 Eyes on Earth Episode 125 – The LANDFIRE Program at 20 Eyes on Earth Episode 125 – The LANDFIRE Program at 20 Eyes on Earth Episode 125 – The LANDFIRE Program at 20 Eyes on Earth Episode 125 – The LANDFIRE Program at 20 In this episode of Eyes on Earth, we talk about the Landscape Fire and Resource Management Planning Tools (LANDFIRE) project, which is commemorating its 20th year of providing geospatial data to support natural resource management and wildland fire planning. LANDFIRE brings a lot of data together, over 30 data products, into one place. By Core Science Systems Mission Area National Land Imaging Program Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 124 – Mapping Fires in Utah Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 124 – Mapping Fires in Utah Eyes on Earth Episode 124 – Mapping Fires in Utah Eyes on Earth Episode 124 – Mapping Fires in Utah Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 124 – Mapping Fires in Utah Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 124 – Mapping Fires in Utah September 30, 2024 Eyes on Earth Episode 124 – Mapping Fires in Utah Eyes on Earth Episode 124 – Mapping Fires in Utah Eyes on Earth Episode 124 – Mapping Fires in Utah In this episode of Eyes on Earth, we talk to forest ecologist Jim Lutz about the effort to map fires in Utah. Fire research in the West is dominated by the study of large fires, but the forests in Utah are different. Utah typically does not have a lot of large fires as other western states do. By Core Science Systems Mission Area National Land Imaging Program Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center Landsat Missions Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 124 – Mapping Fires in Utah Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 124 – Mapping Fires in Utah September 30, 2024 Eyes on Earth Episode 124 – Mapping Fires in Utah Eyes on Earth Episode 124 – Mapping Fires in Utah Eyes on Earth Episode 124 – Mapping Fires in Utah Eyes on Earth Episode 124 – Mapping Fires in Utah In this episode of Eyes on Earth, we talk to forest ecologist Jim Lutz about the effort to map fires in Utah. Fire research in the West is dominated by the study of large fires, but the forests in Utah are different. Utah typically does not have a lot of large fires as other western states do. By Core Science Systems Mission Area National Land Imaging Program Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center Landsat Missions Aerial view of the edge of a large walrus haulout Aerial view of the edge of a large walrus haulout Large walrus herd resting on Alaskan shore Large walrus herd resting on Alaskan shore Aerial view of the edge of a large walrus haulout Aerial view of the edge of a large walrus haulout September 13, 2024 Large walrus herd resting on Alaskan shore Large walrus herd resting on Alaskan shore Large walrus herd resting on Alaskan shore Sounds from a large herd of walruses resting on Alaskan shores of the Chukchi Sea recorded. Deep full barks and calls of individual walruses near the edge of the herd are audible over a continuous rhythmic humming sound that arises from the calls of tens of thousands of walrsues from deeper within the herd. By Alaska Science Center Aerial view of the edge of a large walrus haulout Aerial view of the edge of a large walrus haulout September 13, 2024 Large walrus herd resting on Alaskan shore Large walrus herd resting on Alaskan shore Large walrus herd resting on Alaskan shore Large walrus herd resting on Alaskan shore Sounds from a large herd of walruses resting on Alaskan shores of the Chukchi Sea recorded. Deep full barks and calls of individual walruses near the edge of the herd are audible over a continuous rhythmic humming sound that arises from the calls of tens of thousands of walrsues from deeper within the herd. By Alaska Science Center Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 123 – Bathymetry Mapping Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 123 – Bathymetry Mapping Eyes on Earth Episode 123 – Bathymetry Mapping Eyes on Earth Episode 123 – Bathymetry Mapping Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 123 – Bathymetry Mapping Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 123 – Bathymetry Mapping September 12, 2024 Eyes on Earth Episode 123 – Bathymetry Mapping Eyes on Earth Episode 123 – Bathymetry Mapping Eyes on Earth Episode 123 – Bathymetry Mapping This Eyes on Earth episode is the third in our series on using Landsat for coastal studies. We talk to physical geographer Jeff Danielson about bathymetry and how it is critical for coastal modeling. Bathymetry captures the shape of underwater topography, and satellite-derived bathymetry helps fill in areas where there are data gaps. By Core Science Systems Mission Area National Land Imaging Program Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center Landsat Missions Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 123 – Bathymetry Mapping Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 123 – Bathymetry Mapping September 12, 2024 Eyes on Earth Episode 123 – Bathymetry Mapping Eyes on Earth Episode 123 – Bathymetry Mapping Eyes on Earth Episode 123 – Bathymetry Mapping Eyes on Earth Episode 123 – Bathymetry Mapping This Eyes on Earth episode is the third in our series on using Landsat for coastal studies. We talk to physical geographer Jeff Danielson about bathymetry and how it is critical for coastal modeling. Bathymetry captures the shape of underwater topography, and satellite-derived bathymetry helps fill in areas where there are data gaps. By Core Science Systems Mission Area National Land Imaging Program Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center Landsat Missions Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 122 – EROS Interns, 2024 Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 122 – EROS Interns, 2024 Eyes on Earth Episode 122 – EROS Interns, 2024 Eyes on Earth Episode 122 – EROS Interns, 2024 Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 122 – EROS Interns, 2024 Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 122 – EROS Interns, 2024 August 21, 2024 Eyes on Earth Episode 122 – EROS Interns, 2024 Eyes on Earth Episode 122 – EROS Interns, 2024 Eyes on Earth Episode 122 – EROS Interns, 2024 In this episode of Eyes on Earth, we talked with some of the interns who worked at EROS this summer. They shared their experiences learning about the cloud, AI, wildland fire research, terrestrial lidar scanning, and more. The common theme among them was recognizing the value of the EROS mission and noticing the passion their co-workers demonstrated in their work. By Core Science Systems Mission Area National Land Imaging Program Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center Landsat Missions Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 122 – EROS Interns, 2024 Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 122 – EROS Interns, 2024 August 21, 2024 Eyes on Earth Episode 122 – EROS Interns, 2024 Eyes on Earth Episode 122 – EROS Interns, 2024 Eyes on Earth Episode 122 – EROS Interns, 2024 Eyes on Earth Episode 122 – EROS Interns, 2024 In this episode of Eyes on Earth, we talked with some of the interns who worked at EROS this summer. They shared their experiences learning about the cloud, AI, wildland fire research, terrestrial lidar scanning, and more. The common theme among them was recognizing the value of the EROS mission and noticing the passion their co-workers demonstrated in their work. By Core Science Systems Mission Area National Land Imaging Program Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center Landsat Missions Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 121 – Mapping the Australia Coastline Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 121 – Mapping the Australia Coastline Eyes on Earth Episode 121 – Mapping the Australia Coastline Eyes on Earth Episode 121 – Mapping the Australia Coastline Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 121 – Mapping the Australia Coastline Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 121 – Mapping the Australia Coastline July 29, 2024 Eyes on Earth Episode 121 – Mapping the Australia Coastline Eyes on Earth Episode 121 – Mapping the Australia Coastline Eyes on Earth Episode 121 – Mapping the Australia Coastline This episode of Eyes on Earth is the second in a series about how Landsat is helping researchers study coastal changes. The first one was about mapping changes to beaches in California and using Landsat to create models to predict how the coastline may change in the future because of sea level rise and coastal erosion. By Core Science Systems Mission Area National Land Imaging Program Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center Landsat Missions Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 121 – Mapping the Australia Coastline Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 121 – Mapping the Australia Coastline July 29, 2024 Eyes on Earth Episode 121 – Mapping the Australia Coastline Eyes on Earth Episode 121 – Mapping the Australia Coastline Eyes on Earth Episode 121 – Mapping the Australia Coastline Eyes on Earth Episode 121 – Mapping the Australia Coastline This episode of Eyes on Earth is the second in a series about how Landsat is helping researchers study coastal changes. The first one was about mapping changes to beaches in California and using Landsat to create models to predict how the coastline may change in the future because of sea level rise and coastal erosion. By Core Science Systems Mission Area National Land Imaging Program Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center Landsat Missions Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 120 – Mapping the California Coastline Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 120 – Mapping the California Coastline Eyes on Earth Episode 120 – Mapping the California Coastline Eyes on Earth Episode 120 – Mapping the California Coastline Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 120 – Mapping the California Coastline Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 120 – Mapping the California Coastline July 15, 2024 Eyes on Earth Episode 120 – Mapping the California Coastline Eyes on Earth Episode 120 – Mapping the California Coastline 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. By Core Science Systems Mission Area National Land Imaging Program Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center Landsat Missions Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 120 – Mapping the California Coastline Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 120 – Mapping the California Coastline July 15, 2024 Eyes on Earth Episode 120 – Mapping the California Coastline Eyes on Earth Episode 120 – Mapping the California Coastline Eyes on Earth Episode 120 – Mapping the California Coastline 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. By Core Science Systems Mission Area National Land Imaging Program Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center Landsat Missions Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 119 - Kristi Kline: EROS Career Reflections Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 119 - Kristi Kline: EROS Career Reflections Eyes on Earth Episode 119 – Kristi Kline: EROS Career Reflections Eyes on Earth Episode 119 – Kristi Kline: EROS Career Reflections Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 119 - Kristi Kline: EROS Career Reflections Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 119 - Kristi Kline: EROS Career Reflections May 20, 2024 Eyes on Earth Episode 119 – Kristi Kline: EROS Career Reflections Eyes on Earth Episode 119 – Kristi Kline: EROS Career Reflections 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. By Core Science Systems Mission Area National Land Imaging Program Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center Landsat Missions Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 119 - Kristi Kline: EROS Career Reflections Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 119 - Kristi Kline: EROS Career Reflections May 20, 2024 Eyes on Earth Episode 119 – Kristi Kline: EROS Career Reflections Eyes on Earth Episode 119 – Kristi Kline: EROS Career Reflections Eyes on Earth Episode 119 – Kristi Kline: EROS Career Reflections 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. By Core Science Systems Mission Area National Land Imaging Program Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center Landsat Missions Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 116 - Landsat Images the Twilight Zone Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 116 - Landsat Images the Twilight Zone Eyes on Earth Episode 116 – Landsat Images the Twilight Zone Eyes on Earth Episode 116 – Landsat Images the Twilight Zone Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 116 - Landsat Images the Twilight Zone Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 116 - Landsat Images the Twilight Zone April 8, 2024 Eyes on Earth Episode 116 – Landsat Images the Twilight Zone Eyes on Earth Episode 116 – Landsat Images the Twilight Zone 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. By Core Science Systems Mission Area National Land Imaging Program Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center Landsat Missions Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 116 - Landsat Images the Twilight Zone Thumbnail image for EoE Episode 116 - Landsat Images the Twilight Zone April 8, 2024 Eyes on Earth Episode 116 – Landsat Images the Twilight Zone Eyes on Earth Episode 116 – Landsat Images the Twilight Zone Eyes on Earth Episode 116 – Landsat Images the Twilight Zone 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. By Core Science Systems Mission Area National Land Imaging Program Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center Landsat Missions EoE thumbnail image for episode 115 about EROS women in science EoE thumbnail image for episode 115 about EROS women in science Eyes on Earth Episode 115 – EROS Women in Science Eyes on Earth Episode 115 – EROS Women in Science EoE thumbnail image for episode 115 about EROS women in science EoE thumbnail image for episode 115 about EROS women in science March 25, 2024 Eyes on Earth Episode 115 – EROS Women in Science Eyes on Earth Episode 115 – EROS Women in Science 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. By Core Science Systems Mission Area National Land Imaging Program Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center EoE thumbnail image for episode 115 about EROS women in science EoE thumbnail image for episode 115 about EROS women in science March 25, 2024 Eyes on Earth Episode 115 – EROS Women in Science Eyes on Earth Episode 115 – EROS Women in Science Eyes on Earth Episode 115 – EROS Women in Science 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. By Core Science Systems Mission Area National Land Imaging Program Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center Thumbnail image of EoE episode 114 on water quality with Landsat Thumbnail image of EoE episode 114 on water quality with Landsat Eyes on Earth Episode 114 – The Color of Water with Landsat Eyes on Earth Episode 114 – The Color of Water with Landsat Thumbnail image of EoE episode 114 on water quality with Landsat Thumbnail image of EoE episode 114 on water quality with Landsat March 11, 2024 Eyes on Earth Episode 114 – The Color of Water with Landsat Eyes on Earth Episode 114 – The Color of Water with Landsat Eyes on Earth Episode 114 – The Color of Water with Landsat Typically, we use Landsat data to study changes on the land—you know, Land sat. In this episode of Eyes on Earth, we learn how satellite images and pixels of water, along with actual water samples, are helpful in determining the productivity of lakes across the United States. We talk with Mendenhall Fellow and Research Geographer Dr. By Core Science Systems Mission Area Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center Thumbnail image of EoE episode 114 on water quality with Landsat Thumbnail image of EoE episode 114 on water quality with Landsat March 11, 2024 Eyes on Earth Episode 114 – The Color of Water with Landsat Eyes on Earth Episode 114 – The Color of Water with Landsat Eyes on Earth Episode 114 – The Color of Water with Landsat Eyes on Earth Episode 114 – The Color of Water with Landsat Typically, we use Landsat data to study changes on the land—you know, Land sat. In this episode of Eyes on Earth, we learn how satellite images and pixels of water, along with actual water samples, are helpful in determining the productivity of lakes across the United States. We talk with Mendenhall Fellow and Research Geographer Dr. By Core Science Systems Mission Area Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center Thumbnail image for EoE episode 113 with EROS Science chief Terry Sohl Thumbnail image for EoE episode 113 with EROS Science chief Terry Sohl Eyes on Earth Episode 113 – EROS Science Leader’s Vision Eyes on Earth Episode 113 – EROS Science Leader’s Vision Thumbnail image for EoE episode 113 with EROS Science chief Terry Sohl Thumbnail image for EoE episode 113 with EROS Science chief Terry Sohl February 26, 2024 Eyes on Earth Episode 113 – EROS Science Leader’s Vision Eyes on Earth Episode 113 – EROS Science Leader’s Vision Eyes on Earth Episode 113 – EROS Science Leader’s Vision Terry Sohl helped develop the National Land Cover Database, NLCD, when he first arrived, and now he’s overseeing significant improvements to the widely used product. But that’s just one part of his new role. By Core Science Systems Mission Area Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center Thumbnail image for EoE episode 113 with EROS Science chief Terry Sohl Thumbnail image for EoE episode 113 with EROS Science chief Terry Sohl February 26, 2024 Eyes on Earth Episode 113 – EROS Science Leader’s Vision Eyes on Earth Episode 113 – EROS Science Leader’s Vision Eyes on Earth Episode 113 – EROS Science Leader’s Vision Eyes on Earth Episode 113 – EROS Science Leader’s Vision Terry Sohl helped develop the National Land Cover Database, NLCD, when he first arrived, and now he’s overseeing significant improvements to the widely used product. But that’s just one part of his new role. By Core Science Systems Mission Area Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center Thumbnail for Steamboat Geyser in the Sounds of Yellowstone podcast Thumbnail for Steamboat Geyser in the Sounds of Yellowstone podcast Steamboat Geyser — Sounds of Yellowstone (ASMR, Sleep, Concentration) Steamboat Geyser — Sounds of Yellowstone (ASMR, Sleep, Concentration) Thumbnail for Steamboat Geyser in the Sounds of Yellowstone podcast Thumbnail for Steamboat Geyser in the Sounds of Yellowstone podcast February 23, 2024 Steamboat Geyser — Sounds of Yellowstone (ASMR, Sleep, Concentration) Steamboat Geyser — Sounds of Yellowstone (ASMR, Sleep, Concentration) Steamboat Geyser — Sounds of Yellowstone (ASMR, Sleep, Concentration) Need time to concentrate or relax? Then listen to the gurgling and bubbly sounds of Steamboat Geyser in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming. "Steamboat Geyser is the world’s tallest active geyser. It showers watchers and drenches the walkway. 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By Yellowstone Volcano Observatory Yellowstone Communications and Publishing EoE - Landsat in Popular Media Thumbnail EoE - Landsat in Popular Media Thumbnail Eyes on Earth Episode 112 - Landsat in Popular Media Eyes on Earth Episode 112 - Landsat in Popular Media EoE - Landsat in Popular Media Thumbnail EoE - Landsat in Popular Media Thumbnail February 11, 2024 Eyes on Earth Episode 112 - Landsat in Popular Media Eyes on Earth Episode 112 - Landsat in Popular Media Eyes on Earth Episode 112 - Landsat in Popular Media In this episode of Eyes on Earth, we aim to separate science fiction from science fact when it comes to how Landsat satellites and the EROS Center are portrayed in popular media. To do that, we consulted experts on a range of potential uses, including military, heat signatures, paleontology, and forests. By Core Science Systems Mission Area Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center EoE - Landsat in Popular Media Thumbnail EoE - Landsat in Popular Media Thumbnail February 11, 2024 Eyes on Earth Episode 112 - Landsat in Popular Media Eyes on Earth Episode 112 - Landsat in Popular Media Eyes on Earth Episode 112 - Landsat in Popular Media Eyes on Earth Episode 112 - Landsat in Popular Media In this episode of Eyes on Earth, we aim to separate science fiction from science fact when it comes to how Landsat satellites and the EROS Center are portrayed in popular media. To do that, we consulted experts on a range of potential uses, including military, heat signatures, paleontology, and forests. By Core Science Systems Mission Area Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center Was this page helpful?