4 days ago · NASA biosphere data are critical for understanding Earth's species, climate regulation and change, and its ecosystem processes.

Jan 8, 2026 · NASA Earth observation data help researchers understand biodiversity issues such as species distribution, forest health, and water resource management.

Jan 16, 2026 · NASA’s wetland data help scientists study ecosystems, water cycles, climate change, and the effect of human infrastructure on the environment.

5 days ago · Biogeochemistry is the study of the biological, geological, and chemical processes that occur in nature, and biogeochemical dynamics are the complex interactions between these …

Jan 8, 2026 · NASA’s Earth-observing satellites collect multiple vegetation indices to help researchers study forests, water cycles, and biodiversity.

2 days ago · Carbon is ubiquitous across earth's biosphere, playing a role in almost every aspect of the natural world. It's present in all life on Earth, forming the basis of the complex molecules that make …

The MCD12Q1.061 land cover data product is derived using supervised classification of MODIS Terra and Aqua reflectance data. The classification algorithm uses labeled training samples selected …

Dec 23, 2025 · Water, snow, and ice are necessary for sustaining life on Earth and help connect the planet's systems. The terrestrial hydrosphere includes water on the land surface and underground in …

Jan 13, 2026 · NASA’s lightning data, collected from the ground, air, and space, help scientists understand lightning patterns and predict severe weather.

Jan 1, 1994 · Integrated Biosphere Simulator Model (IBIS), Version 2.5 The Integrated Biosphere Simulator (or IBIS) is designed to be a comprehensive model of the terrestrial biosphere; the model …