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NASA
Mapping Air Pollution With MAIA Sensors in Addis Ababa
Description This map of Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, shows the locations of 10 air sensors that NASA’s Multi-Angle Imager for Aerosols (MAIA) mission is using to provide one of the most detailed looks ever at the city’s air pollution. Over the course of three years, these sensors measured particulate matter that is 2.5 micrometers or less in diameter, also known as…
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New Esri Book Explores How Tactile Maps Provide Essential Context for People Who Are Visually Impaired
–Esri, the global leader in location intelligence, has publishedTactile Mapping: Cartography for People with Visual Impairments, a collection of expert-written chapters, case studies, and user stories demonstrating cartography for greater accessibility by people who are visually impaired. Tactile maps offer greater independence and inclusion for people who are blind, yet much of the research done in this area has remained…
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Mapping the Red Planet with the Power of Open Science
Mars rovers can only make exciting new discoveries thanks to human scientists making careful decisions about their next stop. The Mars 2020 mission is aimed at exploring the geology of Jezero Crater and seeking signs of ancient microbial life on Mars using the Perseverance rover. Scientists at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in Southern California used novel mapping techniques to…
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NASA Maps Minerals and Ecosystem Function in Southwest U.S. Regions
In September 2023, NASA aircraft began supporting an effort to find and map critical mineral deposits in Western regions of the U.S. Identifying these minerals – often used in everyday products like laptops and cell phones – could help improve environmental processes for mining and geological activities, enhance national security, and boost the economy. This project will continue through Fall…
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The Sky’s the Limit When Measuring with New Chief® Meridian™ Live Mapping™ System with Galileo™ Laser Scanner
MADISON, Ind., March 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Chief, the leading provider of computerized measuring equipment and vehicle specification data, introduces a Live Mapping™ system that’s more accurate, robust, and easier to use than ever before. Building on decades of measurement experience, Chief engineers designed the state-of-the-art Meridian™ computerized measuring system with the compact new Galileo™ multi-point laser scanner to provide real-time, full-picture measurements…
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