The changing of the leaves can be seen in space by the SeaWiFS instrument. Shown here are 3 datasets that show the change.
Zoom onto metropolitan centers from wide angle views, 11 seconds each.
Transitions between relatively cloud free scenes of the Chesapeake Bay Region, using true color land and clouds with false color-chlorophyll water images, all from SeaWiFS
Transitions between relatively cloud free true color scenes of the Chesapeake Bay region from SeaWiFS
SeaWiFS false color (chlorophyll-phytoplankton levels) ocean and true color land of the Chesapeake Bay for 36 dates from September 15, 1997 to August 2, 1998
SeaWiFS true color still images of the Chesapeake Bay for 28 dates from September 15, 1997 to August 2, 1998
A slow tour from the Outer Banks of North Carolina to the Chesapeake Bay, from Landsat imagery
This scene shows Landsat Thematic Mapper data from the shortwave infrared (TM band 5), infrared (TM band 4), and visible green (TM band 2) channels of the Chesapeake Bay. The Patuxent River can be seen running parallel to the Bay on the left, while the Choptank River enters the Bay on the right. Annapolis and Kent Island (flat look-down image) is from the 2nd of October, 1997, all other images are from 16 November, 1996. The change in color between these dates (predominately green in October, red in November) result from seasonal changes in vegetation.
Transitions between relatively cloud free scenes of the Mid-Atlantic Coast from Cape Cod to the Chesapeake Bay, using true color land and clouds with false color-chlorophyll water images, all from SeaWiFS
Transitions between relatively cloud free true color scenes of the mid-Atlantic coast from Cape Cod to the Chesapeake Bay, from SeaWiFS
Forensic scientists are recovering buried clues of the lives of early colonists and discovering the stories written in their bones. Using graphics, photos, and online activities, this Webcomic unravels a mystery of historical and scientific importance about the life of a recently discovered 17th century human body along the James River on the Chesapeake Bay. Students can analyze artifacts and examine the skeleton for the tell-tale forensic clues that bring the deceased to life and establish the cause of death. Teacher resources are included. Note: Turn off pop-up blocker to successfully experience all site features.
