
Ecosystems | NASA Earthdata
2025年3月25日 · An ecosystem is a community of living organisms in conjunction with the nonliving components of their environment (things like air, water and mineral soil), interacting …
Anthropogenic/Human Influenced Ecosystems | NASA Earthdata
2025年3月27日 · NASA’s Earth-observing satellites reveal the impacts humans have on ecosystems by collecting data on factors such as nighttime lights, forest cover, and air quality.
GEDI Lidar | NASA Earthdata
The Global Ecosystem Dynamics Investigation (GEDI) instrument is a full-waveform lidar installed on the International Space Station that produces detailed observations of the 3D structure of …
Ecosystem Functions | NASA Earthdata
2025年3月20日 · Ecosystem functions are the physical, chemical, biological, and man-made processes that contribute to the self-maintenance of an ecosystem. Definition source: United …
Wetlands | NASA Earthdata
2025年3月25日 · Wetlands are a type of terrain where the land is permanently or seasonally saturated with water. Swamps and marshes are types of wetlands. Insects, waterfowl, fish, …
Aquatic Ecosystems | NASA Earthdata
2025年3月13日 · The water environments, such as rivers, and oceans in which the life needs of a plant or animal are supplied. Definition source: University of South Flori
Biodiversity Functions | NASA Earthdata
2025年3月27日 · Having a diverse assemblage of plants, animals, and other organisms in a wide range of habitats promotes ecosystem productivity. Thriving, diverse ecosystems help balance …
Biosphere | NASA Earthdata
2025年2月15日 · Vegetation, soil, climate, and wildlife are the primary components of a biome’s composition. Maintaining species richness in the biosphere ensures the productivity and …
Invasion of the Ctenophores | NASA Earthdata
2020年12月28日 · There is little interest in monitoring the species unless it has a major effect on people or the ecosystem, and by then the damage is done. Knowing where the ctenophore is …
Where the Wetlands Are | NASA Earthdata
2020年12月28日 · Wetlands are places where land is permanently or seasonally saturated with water, forming a distinct ecosystem that is both aquatic and land-based. Although wetlands …