Defining and Measuring Impact in NASA Ecological Conservation Projects
NASA Ecological Conservation activities support the development of products that enhance end
users’ decision making for conservation planning or action. An end user is any group,
organization, body, or person with a specific decision-making need and an authority to act
based on the decision(s) made. These products might include maps, models, tools, platforms,
or decision support systems.
Earth Science Division
The purpose of NASA's Earth science program is to develop a scientific understanding of Earth's system and its response to natural or human-induced changes, and to improve prediction of climate, weather, and natural hazards.
Applications
NASA’s fleet of satellites provide freely-available information about Earth’s land, water, and environment
Technology
Sustained investments in NASA technology advance the agency's space exploration, science and aeronautics capabilities. NASA seeks to improve our ability to access and travel through space; land more mass in more locations throughout the solar system; live and work in deep space and on planetary bodies; build next generation air vehicles, and transform the ability to observe the universe and answer profound questions in earth and space sciences.
EarthData
The Earth Observing System Data and Information System is a key core capability in NASA’s Earth Science Data Systems Program. It provides end-to-end capabilities for managing NASA’s Earth science data from various sources—satellites, aircraft, field measurements, and various other programs.
Data Pathfinder
This pathfinder is designed to help guide you through the process of selecting and using data products for detecting biological diversity and forecasting ecological phenomena.
Education
NASA's education program strives to "inspire and motivate students to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics" by supporting education in the Nation's schools and to "engage the public in shaping and sharing the experience of exploration and discovery" by supporting informal education and public outreach efforts.
Earth
NASA uses the vantage point of space to increase our understanding of our home planet, improve lives, and safeguard our future.
Earth Observatory
The Earth Observatory’s mission is to share with the public the images, stories, and discoveries about the environment, Earth systems, and climate that emerge from NASA research, including its satellite missions, in-the-field research, and models.
Acronyms
A list of acronyms used on websites maintained by the NASA Carbon Cycle and Ecosystems Office.