Anthropogenic/Human Influenced Ecosystems | NASA Earthdata
2 days ago · Data visualization is a powerful tool for analysis, trend and pattern recognition, and communication. Our resources help you find world-class data visualizations to complement …
GEDI Lidar | NASA Earthdata
The Global Ecosystem Dynamics Investigation (GEDI) instrument is a full-waveform lidar installed on the International Space Station that produces detailed observations of the 3D structure of …
Biodiversity Functions | NASA Earthdata
Jun 9, 2025 · Having a diverse assemblage of plants, animals, and other organisms in a wide range of habitats promotes ecosystem productivity. Thriving, diverse ecosystems help balance …
Wetlands | NASA Earthdata
Jun 9, 2025 · Wetlands are a type of terrain where the land is permanently or seasonally saturated with water. Swamps and marshes are types of wetlands. Insects, waterfowl, fish, …
Biogeochemical Cycles | NASA Earthdata
May 22, 2025 · A Biogeochemical cycle is the movement of chemical elements from organism to physical environment to organism in more or less circular pathways.
Invasion of the Ctenophores | NASA Earthdata
Dec 28, 2020 · There is little interest in monitoring the species unless it has a major effect on people or the ecosystem, and by then the damage is done. Knowing where the ctenophore is …
Biosphere | NASA Earthdata
Vegetation, soil, climate, and wildlife are the primary components of a biome’s composition. Maintaining species richness in the biosphere ensures the productivity and stability of …
Where the Wetlands Are | NASA Earthdata
Dec 28, 2020 · Wetlands are places where land is permanently or seasonally saturated with water, forming a distinct ecosystem that is both aquatic and land-based. Although wetlands …
New Environmental Performance Index (EPI) Available at NASA’s …
Nov 25, 2020 · The EPI provides quantitative metrics for evaluating a country’s environmental performance in different policy categories relative to clearly defined targets, and aggregates …
TOPS: Extending Access to NASA Data and Model Results for …
Principal Investigator (PI): Ramakrishna Nemani, NASA's Ames Research Center The Terrestrial Observation and Prediction System is a flexible modeling system that integrates ecosystem …