World Vegetation MapThis map was created from the Suomi NPP satellite using a year’s worth of
World Vegetation MapThis map was created from the Suomi NPP satellite using a year’s worth of data on world vegetation cover. The Visible-Infrared Imager/Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) instruments on the satellite detect changes in the reflection of light, which is used to map the difference between green and arid areas on the Earth. The data can be used to detect vegetation changes over time and will be incorporated into drought monitors, weather prediction models, and environmental monitoring. For more images and close-up views, check out the link below.-AmyReference:http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/NPP/news/vegetation.htmlImage credit NASA -- source link
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