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Landsat Thematic Mapper Imagery
Entry ID:
Landsat_TM
Summary
Abstract:
The idea of a civilian Earth resources satellite was conceived in the
Department of Interior in the mid-1960s. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) embarked on an initiative to develop and launch the first Earth monitoring satellite to meet the needs of resource managers and Earth scientists. The USGS entered into a ...  Purpose: The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has managed the Landsat data archive since the launch of Landsat 1. This archive provides a rich collection of information about the Earth's land surface. Major characteristics and changes to the surface of the planet can be detected, measured, and analyzed using Landsat data. The effects of desertification, deforestation, pollution, ...
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Geographic Coverage
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Spatial coordinates
Data Set Citation
Dataset Originator/Creator:
U.S. Geological Survey
Dataset Title:
Thematic Mapper (Landsat 4-5)
Dataset Release Date:
1982-07-16
Dataset Release Place:
Sioux Falls, South Dakota, USA
Dataset Publisher:
U.S. Geological Survey
Data Presentation Form:
Remote Sensing Image
Online Resource:
http://earthexplorer.usgs.gov
Temporal Coverage
Start Date:
1982-07-16
Stop Date:
2011-11-18
Location Keywords
Science Keywords
ISO Topic Category
Instrument
Access Constraints
None
Use Constraints
There is no guarantee of warranty concerning the accuracy of these data. Users should be aware that temporal changes may have occurred since the data was collected and that some parts of these data may no longer represent actual surface conditions. Users should not use these data for critical applications without a full awareness of their limitations. Acknowledgement of the originating agencies would be appreciated in products derived from these data. Any user who modifies the data set is obligated to describe the types of modifications they perform. User specifically agrees not to misrepresent the data set, nor to imply that changes made were approved or endorsed by the U.S. Geological Survey. Please refer to http://www.usgs.gov/privacy.html for the USGS disclaimer.
Data Set Progress
COMPLETE
Originating Center
Data Center
Distribution
Distribution Media:
Digital Download
Distribution Format:
JPEG
Fees:
None
Personnel
Role:
TECHNICAL CONTACT
Phone:
605-594-6151
Phone:
800-252-4547
Fax:
605-594-6589
Email:
lta at usgs.gov
Contact Address:
LTA Customer Services
U.S. Geological Survey
EROS Center
47914 252nd Street
City:
Sioux Falls
Province or State:
SD
Postal Code:
57198-0001
Country:
USA
Publications/References
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 1984, Landsat data users notes: [Sioux Falls, S. Dak.], National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [variously paged].
U.S. Geological Survey, [1996], Landsat data products supplement--National Landsat Archive Production System (NLAPS), [factsheet]: Sioux Falls, S. Dak., U.S. Geological Survey, EROS Data Center, 2 p. U.S. Geological Survey and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 1984, Landsat 4 data users handbook: [Washington, D.C.], U.S. Geological Survey and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [variously paged]. Extended Metadata Properties
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Creation and Review Dates
Last DIF Revision Date:
2013-05-13
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