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Digital Elevation/Terrain Model (DEM) Learning Resources
Webinars, tutorials, data recipes and more to help you work with Digital Elevation/Terrain Model (DEM).
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The eBird project uses NASA data and observations from amateur birdwatchers to provide insights into the decline in avian populations throughout North America.
Data in Action
June 17, 2025
This data recipe shows users how to use GAMMA software and scripts for high-quality results to correct distortions in SAR images.
Data Recipe
Oct. 2, 2024
Access cloud-optimized Sentinel-1 radiometric terrain corrected synthetic aperture radar (SAR) backscatter products from NASA's Observational Products for End-Users from Remote Sensing Analysis (OPERA) project.
StoryMap
Dec. 1, 2023
The eBird tool leverages NASA's remote sensing data to monitor bird populations and habitats and aid in conservation efforts.
Data in Action
May 8, 2023
Work with radiometrically terrain corrected (RTC) Sentinel-1 synthetic aperture radar (SAR) datasets.
StoryMap
Nov. 11, 2020
This data recipe guides users to terrain correct CEOS-formatted data granules for legacy platforms.
Data Recipe
Oct. 18, 2016
Researchers used MODIS and ASTER data to analyze how the Three Gorges Dam's construction altered vegetation along the Yangtze River's riparian zones.
Data in Action
April 29, 2015
See how digital elevation models are used to create three-dimensional data visualizations, which provide an insightful perspective on landscapes.
Data in Action
Aug. 18, 2014
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