Flying high aboard NASA’s ER-2, the Airborne Visible/Infrared Imaging Spectrometer (AVIRIS) uses over 224 sensors to identify, measure, and monitor natural features of the Earth's surface and atmosphere based on reflective light from the sun. The instrument was recently used for the Hyperspectral InfraRed Imager (HyspIRI) airborne preparatory mission, which focused on observing coral reef health and volcano emissions and eruptions around the Hawaiian Islands. Data from this mission will help dev

The whole world is at your fingertips. NASA’s Eyes on the Earth tool lets you track Earth satellites and the planet’s vital signs—from carbon dioxide in the atmosphere to sea level. Recent upgrades create a more in-depth experience. Time to explore: https://go.nasa.gov/30B7lPV | NASA Earth