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Remote Sensing

Second segment of NASA Connect Hidden Treasures defines remote sensing and explains how researchers use satellites to observe the Earth from space. This segment defines the electromagnetic spectrum and explains how satellites use different sensors to measure the invisible light reflected from Earth's surface. This segment also explores the definition of Geographic Information Systems or GIS.

Grades 6-8
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Remote Sensing Project

NASA Connect Segment involving students who investigate the application of remote sensing using the NASA Connect Website.

Grades 6-8
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Sage II and Picasso-Cena

NASA Connect Segment exploring the differences between the remote sensing devices of SAGE II and Picasso-Cena. It also explains how Picasso-Cena will help scientists measure aerosols more accurately.

Grades 6-8
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Remote Sensing Using Picasso Cena

NASA Connect Segment studying the atmosphere with Picasso-Cena, a new technological satellite, to explore the affects of aerosols in the atmosphere and how it will affect the environment.

Grades 6-8
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Aerosol Measurement and Remote Sensing

NASA Connect Segment that explores how aerosols affect our health and how aerosols in the atmosphere are measured. It explains remote sensing and its two types with examples.

Grades 6-8
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Active Remote Sensing and Lidar

NASA Connect Segment explains how scientist use LIDAR to help them measure aerosols in the atmosphere. It also describes active remote sensing.

Grades 6-8
Science
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Hurricanes and Computer Simulation

NASA Connect Segment explaining software tools and products that use interactivity to network NASA research data. The video describes dynamic websites that use visualization, simulation, and remote sensing tools to help students study hurricanes.

Grades 6-8 | 9-12
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Future NASA Technology

NASA Connect Segment exploring new and future technology to help meteorologists predict hurricanes and other severe weather. The video explores GIFTS, or geostationary satellites, and other developing technologies at NASA.

Grades 6-8 | 9-12
Science
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