# DISCS - Drought Information

> Citizen science app for reporting and monitoring drought conditions and crop health. (iPhone/iPad app by NASA.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/discs-drought-information/id1287105143 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [NASA](https://appshunter.io/developer/355542146)
- Category: Education, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 54 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-09-22
- Data updated: 2026-06-05
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/discs-drought-information/id1287105143/reviews.md

## What is DISCS?

The smartphone app “Drought Information Supported by Citizen Scientists” (DISCS) was created by researchers at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center to facilitate the sharing and delivery of hydrologic and agricultural information from citizen scientists to the scientific community and partners involved in the monitoring of drought conditions. Users, as Citizen Scientists, are encouraged to contribute photos of local crop conditions along with information about crop type, crop health, soil moisture conditions, and other notes about drought impacts.  In exchange, users of the app can observe their reports alongside reports of other Citizen Scientists, and view their information in the context of drought information from the U.S. Drought Monitor, recent rainfall data from NOAA, soil moisture information from ground sensors or through NASA modeling approaches, and view information about vegetation health and stress as observed from NASA’s constellation of satellites.

## Key features

- Report crop conditions
- Upload photos
- View drought data
- See rainfall information
- Monitor vegetation health
- Observe satellite data

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/discs-drought-information/id1287105143/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Great for gardeners & farmers

*2020-08-20, version 1.1*

This is a simple App that lets you know where you stand with rainfall and drought. Menus are easy to navigate (though like many apps, if you have big calloused fingers it’s hard to be precise with checking boxes) 
If i could ask for one thing it would be bigger check boxes (whatever they are called) to select. And maybe a “close menu “  button? I quickly figured out that touching the map closed the menu.

### 2/5 — Menu in the way

*2018-09-09*

There is no way to close menu which covers the map rendering app useless

## Frequently asked questions about DISCS

### What is DISCS used for?

DISCS is used by citizen scientists to report local crop conditions and drought impacts. It facilitates the sharing of this hydrologic and agricultural information with researchers and partners monitoring drought.

### What kind of information can I contribute to DISCS?

You can contribute photos of local crop conditions, along with details on crop type, crop health, soil moisture, and other notes about drought impacts.

### What data can I view in DISCS?

Users can view their own reports, reports from other citizen scientists, and contextual data including the U.S. Drought Monitor, NOAA rainfall data, ground sensor soil moisture, and NASA satellite observations of vegetation health.

### Is DISCS available on Android devices?

DISCS is currently supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. There is no mention of Android support in the provided data.

### How often is DISCS updated?

The app was last updated on November 22, 2017, to version 1.1. The release date was September 22, 2017.

### What is the age rating for DISCS?

DISCS has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for young users and above.

### Does DISCS have ads?

No, DISCS does not contain advertisements. It is a free application developed by NASA.

### What is the user sentiment for DISCS based on ratings?

DISCS has a rating of 2.0 stars from 3 ratings, indicating a generally negative user sentiment based on the limited feedback available.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.1 — 2017-11-22

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

-Multivariate chart display
-Ability to add custom location

### 1.0 — 2017-09-22

No release notes.

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