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With actionable Earth observations, the NASA Earth Science Applied Sciences Program empowers communities across the world to find solutions to the challenges they face every day.

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2021-2026 Applied Sciences Strategic Plan Released

By: Lawrence Friedl

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We partner with people around the world to incorporate Earth observations into their work. Our program areas, projects and initiatives help tackle challenges on our home planet.

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Making Cashmere More Sustainable, From Desert to Runway

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When we use Earth-observing data to illuminate issues and solve challenges, everyone benefits. Our community works together to harness the power of these data and create worldwide change.

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From trainings on using NASA data to the latest published research, we offer free resources that are open to all. Explore open opportunities and connect with the Applied Sciences Program.

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Enter the World of Earth Science through the Applications Guidebook

By: Marissa Kunerth

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Utilizing earth observation data and products to map ecosystem extent and further the development of a condition account to support the conservation province of West Papua

Tagged: AOGEO,EO4EA,Group on Earth Observations

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Mapping the Missing Millions: Developing a Global Database of Informal Settlement Location, Schema, and SDGs Indicators using Crowdsourced Data, Machine Learning, and Multi-sensor Satellite Imagery

Tagged: AOGEO,AfriGEO,Human Planet,Group on Earth Observations

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Evaluation of Risk and Capacity Development for Two Indian River Basins

Tagged: AOGEO,GEOGLOWS,Group on Earth Observations

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Activities to Advance, Build, and Deliver Remote-sensing Supported Species Distribution and Species Abundance EBVs

Tagged: AOGEO,AmeriGEO,GEOBON,Group on Earth Observations

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Population and Infrastructure on Our Human Planet: Supporting Sustainable Development through Improved Spatial Data and Models for Human Settlements, Infrastructure and Population Distribution Base

Tagged: AOGEO,Human Planet,Group on Earth Observations

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Optimizing the Indus Basin Irrigation System and Reservoir Operations using Remotely Sensed Snow Surface Properties in the ParBal Model

Tagged: AOGEO,GEOGLOWS,Group on Earth Observations

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Monitoring Surface Water Storage Changes over the Lower Mekong with Multiple Satellite Techniques Towards Sustainable Water Management

Tagged: AOGEO,GEOGLOWS,Group on Earth Observations

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Enhancements to the Global Wildfire Fire Information System: Fire Danger Rating and Applications in Indonesia

Tagged: AOGEO,GWIS,Group on Earth Observations

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Myanmar Malaria Early Warning System (MMEWS): Multi-sensor Satellite Data Fusion System for Monitoring Environmental Predictors of Malaria in the Region of Emerging Artemisinin Resistance

Tagged: AOGEO,EO4Health,Group on Earth Observations