Earth vegetation globes, artworks C018 / 3559
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Earth vegetation globes, artworks C018 / 3559
Earth vegetation globes. Artwork of Earth globes with vegetation cover pictured as a scale, or index of greenness. Greenness is based on several factors: the number and type of plants, how leafy they are, and how healthy they are. In places where foliage is dense and plants are growing quickly, the index is high, represented in dark green. Regions where few plants grow have a low vegetation index, shown in tan. The index is based on measurements from the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) on NASAs Terra satellite (operating in Earth orbit since 2000). Areas where the satellite did not collect data are grey
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Biosphere Biospheres Earth Observation Earth Science Ecological Ecology Foliage From Space Global Globe Globes Image Imagery Modis Photos Satellite Image Terra Trio Vegetation Cutouts
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This print showcases Earth vegetation globes, providing a unique visual representation of the planet's greenness. The artwork portrays a scale or index of greenness, which is determined by various factors such as the abundance and type of plants, their leafiness, and overall health. In areas where foliage thrives and plants grow rapidly, the index appears in rich shades of dark green. Conversely, regions with sparse plant growth exhibit a low vegetation index depicted in tan hues. The data used to create this stunning image originates from NASA's Terra satellite equipped with the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS). Operating since 2000 in Earth orbit, MODIS captures measurements that contribute to determining the vegetation index across different parts of our planet. Notably, any areas where satellite data was unavailable are represented in grey tones. This nature-inspired artwork beautifully combines elements of geography, botany, ecology, and biology into one visually striking composition. It offers viewers an opportunity to appreciate Earth's diverse biosphere from a global perspective while highlighting the importance of understanding vegetation distribution for ecological studies. Carlos Clarivan skillfully captured this image for Science Photo Library against a clean white background. With its intricate details and scientific significance rooted in earth observation from space imagery like Orbview 2 imagery and MODIS data analysis techniques; this print serves as both an artistic masterpiece and an educational tool for those interested in exploring our world's flora-filled landscapes.
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