The New York City Council uses Landsat data to understand which parts of the city
are hotter than others. Identifying urban heat islands helps cities take preventative
actions to keep residents cool and hydrated. Scientists use Landsat data to map
eastern hemlock stands and to track the spread of invasive species, like spongy
moths, that kill the trees. New York also uses Landsat data to monitor water quality
by mapping algal blooms in its lakes.
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New York and Landsat
Landsat data are used every day to help us better understand our dynamic planet. Read about how Landsat benefits New York in this USGS Fact Sheet.
Mapping Urban Heat Islands Leads NYC Council Data Team to Landsat
New York City (NYC) loses an average of 13 residents each year to heatstroke. The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene estimates more than 100 die each year from other causes associated with extreme heat. Hundreds visit emergency departments, with an average of 150 hospitalized annually.