https://video.osgeo.org/videos/watch/aac5bf12-32f7-4783-ac0f-7eaa157984b1 Summary: Mark Isley, a data manager and physical scientist, discusses the use of open science and open data in monitoring environmental conditions at White Sands National Park., The park is known for its unique geological features, including the largest gypsum dunefield in the world., Open data from Landsat and open tools from the Pangeo project have been instrumental in their monitoring efforts., Dust storms and erosion pose challenges to the park, impacting visitor experience and exposing fossil trackways., Remote sensing imagery, specifically using the near infrared and shortwave infrared bands, is used to assess the stability and integrity of the dunefield., Data analysis techniques, such as masking, edge detection, and watershed segmentation, are employed to separate the dunefield from the surrounding desert and analyze variations in soil moisture over time., Highlights: 🏜️ Open science and open data are key in monitoring environmental conditions at White Sands National Park., 🌪️ Dust storms and erosion pose challenges to the park's ecosystem and visitor experience., 📸 Remote sensing imagery and data analysis techniques help assess the stability and integrity of the dunefield., #FOSS4GNA #openscience #open data #environmental monitoring #White Sands National Park #Pangeo project #Landsat #dust storms #erosion #remote sensing #soil moisture analysis Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:57:11 GMT https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html PeerTube - https://video.osgeo.org https://video.osgeo.org/lazy-static/avatars/de841c88-3a57-45ac-9eff-a00237356bfc.png https://video.osgeo.org/videos/watch/aac5bf12-32f7-4783-ac0f-7eaa157984b1 All rights reserved, unless otherwise specified in the terms specified at https://video.osgeo.org/about and potential licenses granted by each content's rightholder.