Terra has far exceeded its design life and has a strong chance of operating successfully into the early 2020s Thanks again for all of your support over the years Terra began drifting in february of 2020
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The eos flagship terra explores the connections between earth’s atmosphere, land, snow and ice, ocean, and energy balance to understand earth’s climate and to map the impact of human activity and natural disasters on communities and ecosystems
Terra observations reveal humanity’s impact on the planet and provide crucial data about natural hazards like fire and volcanoes Terra is an international mission carrying instruments from the united states, japan, and canada. Home for the terra satellite earth observing system Each sensor has unique features that enable scientists to meet a wide range of science objectives
Consequently, modis tracks a wider array of the earth’s vital signs than any other terra sensor For instance, the sensor measures the percent of the planet’s surface that is covered by clouds almost every day. 25 years of terra @ 2024 agu annual meeting the week prior to the gsfc visitor’s center event, several members of the terra mission community presented on 25 years of terra at the 2024 annual meeting of the american geophysical union in washington, d.c. Most satellite instruments look only straight down, or toward the edge of the planet
To fully understand earth’s climate, and to determine how it may be changing, we need to know the amount of sunlight that is scattered in different directions under natural conditions
Misr is a new type of instrument designed to address this need — it views the earth with cameras pointed at nine. Terra is a partnership between the united states, canada and japan. Terra’s upcoming 25th birthday celebration, with agu special sessions, an event at gsfc visitor’s center, and online activities
