The PhenoCam Network announces a public dataset release with records from sites and links to its data access services.

phenocam.nau.edu/webcam
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About PhenoCam

The PhenoCam Network is a cooperative continental-scale phenological observatory that uses imagery from networked digital cameras to track vegetation phenology in diverse ecosystems across North America and around the world. Established in 2008, it includes over 700 sites and an image archive of over 60 million pictures, with imagery and data made publicly available in near-real time through its website.

Key features

  • Tracks vegetation phenology via networked digital cameras across many ecosystems
  • Publishes imagery and data in near-real time through the website
  • PhenoCam Dataset V3.0: almost 5000 site-years from 738 sites
  • Includes curated cameraNDVI products and simplified datasets
  • Provides data through ORNL DAAC, PhenoCam Explorer and website
  • Bibliography lists nearly 500 publications, including 60 theses, on Figshare
Best for: Researchers studying vegetation phenology, climate change impacts, remote sensing products, and earth system models.
Good for
  • Publicly available imagery and data are provided in near-real time.
  • Long-running network established in 2008 with over 700 sites and 60 million images.
  • Dataset V3.0 expands vegetation-type coverage and adds cameraNDVI and simplified datasets.

PhenoCam at a glance

Official website
phenocam.nau.edu/webcam
Type
Dataset
Platforms
Web
Language
English
Last checked
Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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PhenoCam FAQ

How many sites and images does PhenoCam include?
The network includes over 700 sites, and the image archive contains over 60 million pictures. Dataset V3.0 includes almost 5000 site-years from 738 sites.
Where can I access the PhenoCam Dataset V3.0?
It is available through the ORNL DAAC, the PhenoCam Explorer, and the main PhenoCam web page.
Is there guidance for new users?
Yes. The site links a comprehensive tutorial, "How to access PhenoCam data and imagery."
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