The 50-year Landsat collection 2 archive

The Landsat global consolidated data archive now exceeds 50 years. In recognition of the need for consistently processed data across the Landsat satellite series, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) initiated collection-based processing of the entire archive that was processed as Collection 1 in 2016. In preparation for the data from the now successfully launched Landsat 9, the USGS reprocessed the Landsat archive as Collection 2 in 2020. This paper describes the rationale for, and the contents and advancements provided by Collection 2, and highlights the differences between the Collection 1 and Collection 2 products. Notably, the Collection 2 products have improved geolocation and, for the first time,…

• NA
  National Aeronautics and Space Administration

  Awards: G12PC00069, 140G0121D001
• MS
  Michigan State University

  Award: G12PC00069
• UG
  U.S. Geological Survey

  Awards: G12PC00069, 140G0121D001