How NASA is building a 3D diagnostic tool for our changing planet

NASA is developing the Earth System Observatory, a fleet of satellites designed to monitor our planet from the ground up. This talk explores how these missions will provide critical data for managing climate change, natural disasters, and global agriculture.

The Earth System Observatory consists of a series of uniquely designed satellites that function in tandem. By working together, these instruments aim to construct a comprehensive, three-dimensional perspective of Earth, capturing data that ranges from the bedrock to the upper atmosphere.

The initiative, presented by scientists and outreach specialists from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory on April 14, 2022, focuses on practical applications. The gathered information is intended to support climate change mitigation, improve responses to natural hazards, assist in forest fire management, and enhance real-time agricultural efficiency.

Source: A Look at NASA’s Earth System Observatory (Live Public Talk)