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Jun 26
19m 39s

Calibrating Satellite Image Data

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
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Before scientists can use those satellite imagery for research, the data must be carefully calibrated to ensure measurements are accurate and consistent over time. Julia Barsi, NASA calibration scientist, explains. 
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