An Overview of the NASA public health projects and how they are using Remote Sensing Data in Public Health

This session provides a venue where the results of both research and practice using remote sensing when applied to public health and the environment will be showcased. Also discussed will be information on funding and collaboration opportunities for researchers. The presentation is directly related to GIS Mapping and Global Health Surveillance and will present project research results of the remote sensing environmental observations of earth and health applications which can contribute to the public health research. This presentation will show the NASA remote sensing satellites and how they are being used to benefit society. This presentation will discuss how environmental factors such as weather, air quality affect the health of humans. This presentation will show new products and procedures being developed at NASA to assist in the fight against infectious diseases, and help with emergency preparedness and response, and environmental health issues.