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AIRS Data Access and Tools
Data collected by NASA’s Atmospheric Infrared Sounder (AIRS) instrument are integral for atmospheric sounding system efforts, among other investigations. Explore AIRS datasets and learn more about relevant data tools.
Datasets
| Dataset | Temporal Extent | Spatial Extent | Version | Data State | Processing Level | Data Format | Related Topics |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIRS/Aqua L1B Near Real Time (NRT) Infrared (IR) geolocated and calibrated radiances V8.0 (AIRSAQIRL1B_NRT) at GES DISC | 2002-08-30 to Present | N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 | 8.0 | ACTIVE | 1B | Dust/Ash/Smoke, Sulfur Dioxide, Infrared Radiance | |
| AIRS/Aqua L2 Near Real Time (NRT) Cloud-Cleared Infrared Radiances (AIRS-only) V006 (AIRS2CCF_NRT) at GES DISC | 2016-10-15 to Present | N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 | 006 | ACTIVE | 2 | Infrared Radiance | |
| Aqua/AIRS L2 Support Retrieval (AIRS+AMSU+HSB) V7.0 at GES DISC | 2002-08-30 to 2003-02-06 | N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 | 7.0 | ACTIVE | 2 | Carbon Monoxide, Tropospheric Ozone, Geopotential Height, Tropopause, Methane | |
| AIRS/Aqua L2 Near Real Time (NRT) Standard Physical Retrieval (AIRS-only) V006 (AIRS2RET_NRT) at GES DISC | 2016-10-15 to Present | N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 | 006 | ACTIVE | 2 | Carbon Monoxide, Tropospheric Ozone, Geopotential Height, Tropopause, Methane | |
| AIRS/Aqua L2 Standard Physical Retrieval (AIRS-only) V006 (AIRS2RET) at GES DISC | 2002-08-30 to Present | N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 | 006 | ACTIVE | 2 | Air Temperature, Carbon Monoxide, Cloud Fraction, Cloud Height, Cloud Top Pressure | |
| Aqua/AIRS L3 Monthly Standard Physical Retrieval (AIRS+AMSU+HSB) 1 degree x 1 degree V7.0 at GES DISC | 2002-09-01 to 2003-03-01 | N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 | 7.0 | ACTIVE | 3 | Carbon Monoxide, Geopotential Height, Tropopause, Methane, Atmospheric Ozone | |
| AIRS/Aqua L1B Infrared (IR) geolocated and calibrated radiances V005 (AIRIBRAD) at GES DISC | 2002-08-30 to Present | N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 | 005 | ACTIVE | 1B | Dust/Ash/Smoke, Sulfur Dioxide, Infrared Radiance | |
| Aqua/AIRS L3 Daily Standard Physical Retrieval (AIRS+AMSU+HSB) 1 degree x 1 degree V7.0 at GES DISC | 2002-08-31 to 2003-02-06 | N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 | 7.0 | ACTIVE | 3 | Carbon Monoxide, Geopotential Height, Tropopause, Methane, Atmospheric Ozone | |
| AIRS/Aqua L1B Near Real Time (NRT) Infrared (IR) geolocated and calibrated radiances V005 (AIRIBRAD_NRT) at GES DISC | 2015-12-15 to Present | N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 | 005 | ACTIVE | 1B | Dust/Ash/Smoke, Sulfur Dioxide, Infrared Radiance | |
| AIRS/Aqua L3 8-day CO2 in the free troposphere (AIRS-only) 2.5 degrees x 2 degrees V005 (AIRS3C28) at GES DISC | 2009-12-25 to 2017-02-21 | N: 90 S: -60 E: 180 W: -180 | 005 | COMPLETE | 3 | Absorption, Radiative Forcing, Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide |
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