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2011 Year In Review
Earth Resources Observation and Science Center

Compiled by Rebecca Johnson

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The USGS Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center’s 2011 Year in Review is an annual report recounting the broad scope of the Center’s 2011 accomplishments. The report covers preparations for the Landsat Data Continuity Mission (LDCM) launch, the ever-increasing use of free Landsat data, monitoring the effects of natural hazards, and more to emphasize the importance of innovation in using satellite data to study change over time.

First posted October 12, 2012

For additional information contact:
Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center
U.S. Geological Survey
47914 252nd Street
Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57198
http://eros.usgs.gov/

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Suggested citation:

Johnson, Rebecca, comp., 2012, 2011 Year in review—Earth Resources Observation and Science Center: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 2012–1185, 30 p.


Contents

Director’s Message

T-Minus 24 Months

Results of a Data Revolution

A New Change-Monitoring Tool

Mapping Mangroves

Legacy on the Landscape

Piecing Together Carbon’s Climate Role

Anticipating a Food Crisis

Water’s Whereabouts

Tracking Trends Over Time

Updating the NED

PECORA 18

Last Days For Landsat 5?

Milestones in Data Management

EROS Senior Staff

Major Contractor Partners

Research and Technical Publications

Photo Credits


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