Landsat, Sentinel, Maps, Tools, Imagery, Dataset Resource Links
Looking for Landsat or Sentinel Imagery? How about GIS maps, or shapefiles for an ArcMap or GIS project and having a difficult time finding them? Not sure which satellite imagery to select; Sentinal-2 MSI or Landsat 8 OLI?
You’re not alone. There are numerous resources to sort through and finding the right one can be quite time-consuming.
While this list is not exhaustive, its goal is to identify and provide access to as wide a variety of online GIS data and resources as possible.
Pinkertons Consulting LLC makes no warranty, representation, or guaranty as to the content, sequence, accuracy, timeliness, or completeness of any of the links to the database information provided herein. The reader should not rely on the data provided herein for any reason. Map information is believed to be accurate but accuracy is not guaranteed, and the information contained in these links is NOT to be construed or used as a "legal description". In no event will Pinkertons Consulting LLC be liable for any damages, including loss of data, lost profits, business interruption, loss of business information, or other pecuniary loss that might arise from the use of these links or the information they contain. If you understand and agree to these terms, continue to browse the links below.
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NASA Software Tools
This link takes you to the NASA downloadable software products that have been developed by GISS personnel, either for specific research purposes or for more general analytic use.
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National Aeronautics and Space Administration Goddard Institute for Space Studies
Datasets and derived material are available from the NASA GISS websites for the following research projects:
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Sentinel - Copernicus Open Access Hub
The Copernicus Open Access Hub (previously known as Sentinels Scientific Data Hub) provides complete, free and open access to Sentinel-1, Sentinel-2, Sentinel-3, and Sentinel-5P user products, starting from the In-Orbit Commissioning Review (IOCR).
Sentinel Data is also available via the Copernicus Data and Information Access Services (DIAS) on several platforms.
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The U.S. Geological Survey is responsible for Landsat ground data reception, data processing, data archiving, product generation, and product distribution
The U.S. Geological Survey has made Landsat 9 data available from the Landsat archive. Since 1972, the joint NASA/ U.S. Geological Survey Landsat series of Earth Observation satellites have continuously acquired images of the Earth’s land surface, providing uninterrupted data to help land managers and policymakers make informed decisions about natural resources and the environment.
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Drought in the Western U.S. Imagery and More
Planet.com provides daily satellite data that helps businesses, governments, researchers, and journalists understand the physical world and take action.
Drought is a pervasive problem with long term impacts to ecosystems, industries, and the population at large. Satellite imagery offers a unique perspective that captures change and measures damage to help experts and decision-makers develop effective prevention and emergency response policies.
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NatureServe Explorer
NatureServe Explorer is the largest online encyclopedia of biodiversity in North America. Hosted by NatureServe, it is a valuable, cost-free tool made possible through the dedication and hard work of scientists, programmers, nature enthusiasts, and donors like you.
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Big Ten Academic Alliance Geoportal
The Big Ten Academic Alliance Geoportal provides discoverability and facilitates access to geospatial resources. The resources in the portal are selected and curated by librarians and geospatial specialists at ten research institutions in the Big Ten Academic Alliance.
The resources include GIS datasets, web services, and digitized historical maps.
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The Open Geoportal
The Open Geoportal (OGP) is a collaboratively developed, open source, federated web application framework to rapidly discover, preview and retrieve geospatial data from multiple repositories. The Open Geoportal Federation is a community of geospatial professionals, developers, information architects, librarians, metadata specialists and enthusiasts working together to make geospatial data and maps available on the web and contribute to global spatial data infrastructure.
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Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC)
The FGDC is an inter-agency committee that promotes the coordinated development, use, sharing, and dissemination of geospatial data on a national basis via the National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI).
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National Spatial Data Infrastructure
The NSDI coordinates the sharing of geographic data, maps, and online services through an online portal, that searches metadata held within the NSDI Clearinghouse Network.
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National Wetlands Inventory
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is the principal federal agency tasked with providing information to the public on the extent and status of the nation’s wetland and deepwater habitats, as well as changes to these habitats over time.
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USDA Forest Service National Forest Inventory and Analysis Spatial Data Services
It facilitates access to FIA data without compromising the security of the plot locations or landowner privacy and connects geospatial data submitted by interested parties to the geospatial information collected by the FIA.
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USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service
USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service, Cropland Data Layer for the United States
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USDA National Resources Conservation Service National Cartography and Geospatial Center (NCGS)
The mission of the NCGS is to provide the Natural Resources Conservation Service with technical leadership and expertise in the areas of cartography, aerial photography, imagery, natural resources data, geospatial technology, National Resources Inventory, and soil surveys.
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USDA RMA GIS Map Site
This tool provides information on program availability as well as production area definitions for the Supplemental Coverage Option (SCO) and Stacked Income Protection Plan (STAX)
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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Geographic Information Systems & Spatial Data
Offers access to information and datasets for the Fish and Wildlife Service.
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FEMA Mapping and Analysis Center
Furnishes national-level Geographic Information System (GIS) support and coordination to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA); includes maps of areas affected by natural disasters such as Hurricane Katrina.
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Natural Resources Conservation Service Soils Tools
Official USDA soil information as viewable maps and tables for more than 3200 soil surveys.