Meet the Scientists: Landsat in Smithsonian Research
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National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC
Free
Dr. Jim Zimbelman
Join National Air and Space Museum scientists for short presentations about their ongoing research as we recognize the 40th anniversary of the Landsat satellite program.
See how Landsat images of lava flows help us learn about similar features on Mars, with planetary scientist Jim Zimbelman.
See related talk at 1:00 pm.
Image from the Landsat 7 showing the metropolitan area of Mexico City in the upper left. On the right is the volcano Popocatepetl, which appears dark red in this false color infrared image. This image covers an area about 100 miles across.
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