NASA | TIRS: The Thermal InfraRed Sensor on LDCM

The video discusses the Landsat Data Continuity Mission (LDCM) and its role in monitoring Earth's land surfaces. It highlights the Thermal Infrared Sensor (TIRS) used to measure Earth's temperature and evapotranspiration, crucial for understanding water use in agriculture. The video explains the technology behind TIRS, including Quantum Well Infrared Photodetectors, and the challenges of maintaining thermal zones in space. It concludes with the applications of Landsat data in monitoring water use and food production, providing insights for future resource management.

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