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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 Sort descending | Temporal Extent | Version | Data State | Processing Level | Data Format | Related Topics |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIRS/Aqua L2 Standard Physical Retrieval (AIRS+AMSU+HSB) V006 (AIRH2RET) at GES DISC | 2002-08-30 to 2003-02-05 | 006 | COMPLETE | 2 | Air Temperature, Carbon Monoxide, Cloud Fraction, Cloud Height, Cloud Top Pressure | |
| AIRS/Aqua L2 Standard Physical Retrieval (AIRS-only) V006 (AIRS2RET) at GES DISC | 2002-08-30 to Present | 006 | ACTIVE | 2 | Air Temperature, Carbon Monoxide, Cloud Fraction, Cloud Height, Cloud Top Pressure | |
| AIRS/Aqua L2 Support Retrieval (AIRS+AMSU) V006 (AIRX2SUP) at GES DISC | 2002-08-30 to 2016-09-25 | 006 | COMPLETE | 2 | Air Temperature, Carbon Monoxide, Cloud Fraction, Cloud Height, Cloud Top Pressure | |
| AIRS/Aqua L2 Support Retrieval (AIRS+AMSU+HSB) V006 (AIRH2SUP) at GES DISC | 2002-08-30 to 2003-02-05 | 006 | COMPLETE | 2 | Air Temperature, Carbon Monoxide, Cloud Fraction, Cloud Height, Cloud Top Pressure | |
| AIRS/Aqua L2 Support Retrieval (AIRS-only) V006 (AIRS2SUP) at GES DISC | 2002-08-30 to Present | 006 | ACTIVE | 2 | Air Temperature, Carbon Monoxide, Cloud Fraction, Cloud Height, Cloud Top Pressure | |
| AIRS/Aqua L2G Precipitation Estimate (AIRS-only) V006 (AIRG2SSD_IRonly) at GES DISC | 2002-08-30 to Present | 006 | ACTIVE | 2G | Cloud Fraction, Cloud Frequency, Cloud Top Pressure, Rain, Precipitation Amount | |
| AIRS/Aqua L2G Precipitation Estimate (AIRS-only) V7.0 at GES DISC | 2002-08-30 to Present | 7.0 | ACTIVE | 2G | Cloud Fraction, Cloud Frequency, Cloud Top Pressure, Rain, Precipitation Amount | |
| AIRS/Aqua L2G Precipitation Estimate V006 (AIRG2SSD) at GES DISC | 2002-08-30 to 2016-09-25 | 006 | ACTIVE | 2G | Precipitation Amount, Rain, Cloud Fraction, Cloud Frequency, Cloud Top Pressure | |
| AIRS/Aqua L3 5-day Quantization in Physical Units (AIRS+AMSU) 5 degrees x 5 degrees V006 (AIRX3QP5) at GES DISC | 2002-09-01 to 2016-09-26 | 006 | COMPLETE | 3 | Air Temperature, Water Vapor Profiles, Cloud Top Pressure, Cloud Vertical Distribution | |
| AIRS/Aqua L3 5-day Quantization in Physical Units (AIRS+AMSU+HSB) 5 degrees x 5 degrees V006 (AIRH3QP5) at GES DISC | 2002-09-01 to 2003-02-06 | 006 | COMPLETE | 3 | Air Temperature, Water Vapor Profiles, Cloud Top Pressure, Cloud Vertical Distribution |
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