[Xastir] USGS Announcement (fwd)

[Curt, WE7U]

I don't recall whether Landsat data is useful to us, but just in
case, here's something new coming available.  I received this off
one of the SAR lists.  See below.

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technical Announcement

May 25, 2007 Ronald Beck 703-648-6168

beck at usgs.gov



USGS Pilot Project Makes High-Quality Landsat Data Available Through Web



As of June 4, 2007, the USGS will be releasing selected Landsat 7 image
data of the United States through the Web (glovis.usgs.gov or
earthexplorer.usgs.gov). These data are of high quality with limited
cloud cover.

This Web-enabled distribution of new and recently acquired data is a
pilot project for the Landsat Data Continuity Mission (LDCM), currently
projected for launch in 2011. The project will allow the Landsat data
user community to help refine the distribution system planned for the
upcoming LDCM. Each scene will be registered to the terrain, or
"ortho-rectified," prior to being placed on the Web. Copies of these
data will also be available on CD or DVD at the cost of reproduction.

Landsat data have proven useful for a wide range of applications. From
disaster monitoring after Hurricane Katrina and the Indonesian tsunami
to global crop condition analysis, Landsat data are being used by
scientists around the world. The Web-based distribution system will
allow the user community easier access to Landsat 7 data.

The pilot project will be carefully examined. Customer response will be
evaluated and their insight will influence the future distribution
system.



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