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Health & Science2h 59m ago

Researchers developed a new method using data from NASA's PACE satellite to track the timing and progression of fall colors across landscapes.

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Who
Karl F. Huemmrich, Skye Caplan, NASA, UMBC
What
Researchers developed a new method using data from NASA's PACE satellite to track the timing and progression of fall colors across landscapes.
When
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 18:20:04 GMT · 2h 59m ago
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Why
The new method improves on traditional greenness indices by identifying precise markers of fall color and peak viewing times.
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This new satellite data could support the multibillion-dollar leaf-peeping tourism economy by guiding visitors to peak viewing areas and help manage visitor flows. Over time, it may also yield insights into plant stress and climate change effects on fall color timing.

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