NASA biosphere data are critical for understanding Earth's species, climate regulation and change, and its ecosystem processes.

Jan 8, 2026 · One of the most consequential forces shaping our planet is ourselves — the human species. When humans build cities, plant or cut down forests, grow crops, burn fuel, and alter bodies …

Jan 8, 2026 · NASA Earth observation data help researchers understand biodiversity issues such as species distribution, forest health, and water resource management.

5 days ago · Biogeochemistry is the study of the biological, geological, and chemical processes that occur in nature, and biogeochemical dynamics are the complex interactions between these …

Jan 2, 2026 · NASA’s wetland data help scientists study ecosystems, water cycles, climate change, and the effect of human infrastructure on the environment.

Jan 1, 1994 · Integrated Biosphere Simulator Model (IBIS), Version 2.5 The Integrated Biosphere Simulator (or IBIS) is designed to be a comprehensive model of the terrestrial biosphere; the model …

Dec 1, 2025 · Water, snow, and ice are necessary for sustaining life on Earth and help connect the planet's systems. The terrestrial hydrosphere includes water on the land surface and underground in …

2 days ago · NASA’s Earth satellite data, such as wave height and surface deformation, help scientists understand the processes that create tsunamis.

3 days ago · Leaf area index (LAI) is the amount of leaf area in an ecosystem. More specifically, LAI is the one-sided green leaf area per unit of ground area in broadleaf canopies or one-half of the total …

Jan 2, 2026 · Carbon is ubiquitous across earth's biosphere, playing a role in almost every aspect of the natural world. It's present in all life on Earth, forming the basis of the complex molecules that make …