Become an Earth scientist and explore the planet we call home! You’ll use tools like maps, colors, and careful observations to discover Earth’s surface and atmosphere. Pick a digital patch, a physical patch, or complete activities on your own.
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1. LiDAR Patch
Using lasers to draw maps
LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) is a technology that uses laser light to measure distances and create detailed maps of surfaces. By calculating how long it takes for light to bounce back, scientists can determine the height and shape of objects, helping them map landscapes on Earth and even explore other planets.
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1. LiDAR Patch
2. Color-a-Pixel Patch
Understanding satellite resolution
Satellite images are built from thousands (or millions!) of tiny squares called pixels, and each one adds a small piece of information to the overall picture. The more pixels an image has, the higher its resolution — allowing scientists to see finer details and better understand Earth’s surface.
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2. Color-a-Pixel Patch
3. OWWL (Ozone Where We Live)
Measuring air quality
Ozone Where We Live (OWWL) is a NASA project that helps scientists understand air quality in California’s San Joaquin Valley. Volunteers collect ozone and other air pollution data using simple sensors, which NASA researchers use to improve satellite measurements and air quality predictions.
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3. OWWL (Ozone Where We Live)
4. NeMO-Net
Classify coral reefs
NeMO-Net is a single player iPad game where you help classify coral reefs by painting 2D and 3D images of coral. The data you collect in the game trains NASA’s neural network to study coral reef health around the world.
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