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GPS data could speed up tsunami warnings

Faster tsunami warnings could be issued by using Global Positioning System (GPS) data alongside existing earthquake detection technology, scientists have found.

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Wed, 14/12/2011 - 16:33

NASA's NPP Satellite Successfully Completes Thermal Vac Testing

GREENBELT, Md.

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Thu, 26/05/2011 - 14:52

Tracking forest threats

Alerts from an early warning system developed in part by DOE's Oak Ridge National Laboratory could help protect forests across the U.S. from the threats of insects, disease and wildfire.

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Tue, 08/03/2011 - 15:39
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The Users, Uses, and Value of Landsat and Other Moderate-Resolution Satellite Imagery in the United States

Moderate-resolution imagery (MRI), such as that provided by the Landsat satellites, provides unique spatial information for use by many people both within and outside of the United States (U.S.).

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Thu, 03/03/2011 - 14:53
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Monitoring Killer Mice From Space

The risk of deadly hantavirus outbreaks in people can be predicted months ahead of time by using satellite images to monitor surges in vegetation that boost mouse populations, a University of Utah

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Mon, 21/02/2011 - 12:49
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NASA Award Recognises Air Force Remote-Sensing Programme

NASA and the US Department of the Interior presented the 2010 William T. Pecora group award to the US Air Force Eagle Vision program Tuesday 15th February 2011 at a Pentagon ceremony.

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Fri, 18/02/2011 - 10:58
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USGS to Focus on Land Observation and Ecosystems

The US President’s proposed USD1.1 billion budget for the U.S.

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Wed, 16/02/2011 - 09:59
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United States Geological Survey (USGS)

In 1879, the United States Geological Survey was created and it is part of the United States Department of the Interior.

Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (USAID-OFDA)

The Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA) coordinates and provides U.S.

National Hurricane Center (NHC)