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Read the latest news stories, feature articles, user stories, and blog posts that feature data archived by NASA's Level-1 and Atmosphere Archive and Distribution System Distributed Active Archive Center (LAADS DAAC).
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MODIS Dark Target aerosol data image overlain on GOES dark target aerosol data image.

New GEO-LEO Dark Target Aerosol Data Product Suite

The Geostationary Earth Orbit (GEO) – Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) Dark Target Aerosol product suite enables users to track rapid changes and movements in smoke and dust plumes that can severely impact air quality.
News
March 19, 2024
A screen capture from the LAADS DAAC's View Data tool showing aerosol optical depth data over central Africa.

Data Tool in Focus: View Data

The View Data tool lets users find and preview full-resolution MODIS and VIIRS atmospheric datasets prior to downloading.
Feature Article
Feb. 23, 2024
image of cloud over circuit board

All Historical Data from NASA's LAADS DAAC Now in the Cloud

The migration of historical satellite data from NASA's Level-1 and Atmosphere Archive and Distribution System Distributed Active Archive Center (LAADS DAAC) to the Earthdata Cloud brings new efficiencies to using these data.
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Oct. 18, 2023
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