The View from Space: Landsat’s Role in Tracking Forty Years of Global Changes | Reston, VA | February 1, 2012

Wednesday, February 1, 2012, 7:00 PM
Title: The View from Space: Landsat’s Role in Tracking Forty Years of Global Changes
By Dr. Thomas R. Loveland(PDF of Flyer 1.3 MB)

For nearly 40 years, Landsat and other Earth observing satellites have been silently orbiting the globe collecting high quality images that document the condition of our changing planet. These remote sensing images provide an unprecedented long-term, impartial view of the Earth’s cities and natural resources. Join us on February 1 to view the Earth from space, and discuss the profound impact Landsat has on many facets of our economy, safety, and environment.

Collage of Satellites and Earth as Art Images.

Lecture Schedule

All lectures are held the first Wednesday of every month. For additional information please contact the USGS Visitor Center in Reston Virginia at 703-648-4748.

Lectures are held at the USGS in the Dallas Peck Auditorium, on the first floor of the USGS Building in Reston, Virginia. See below for directions to the USGS

Inclement Weather: If Fairfax County Schools and activities are cancelled, the USGS Evening Lecture in Reston will be cancelled.

Directions to USGS in Reston, VA (Headquarters)
USGS National Building Entrance

Follow signs from the Visitors Parking. All visitors must enter at the Visitors Entrance and pass through a security screening process. All packages, briefcases, handbags, etc. will be scanned. Visitors must present picture identification, such as a State driver’s license.

Requests for accommodations (i.e., sign language interpreting) require notice at least two weeks before the event. Please e-mail Joan Corley at jcorley@usgs.gov or contact the Office of Equal Opportunity at 703-648-7770.