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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua AIRS-MLS Matchup Indexes V1.0 (AIRS_MLS_IND) at GES_DISC | 2004-08-08 to 2016-09-25 | N: 82 S: -82 E: 180 W: -180 | 1.0 | COMPLETE | 2 | Clouds | |
| Aqua AIRS-MODIS Matchup Indexes V1.0 (AIRS_MDS_IND) at GES_DISC | 2003-01-01 to 2016-12-31 | N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 | 1.0 | COMPLETE | 2 | Clouds | |
| AIRS/Aqua L2G Precipitation Estimate (AIRS-only) V7.0 at GES DISC | 2002-08-30 to Present | N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 | 7.0 | ACTIVE | 2G | Cloud Fraction, Cloud Frequency, Cloud Top Pressure, Rain, Precipitation Amount | |
| AIRS/Aqua L1B Visible/Near Infrared (VIS/NIR) quality assurance subset V005 (AIRVBQAP) at GES DISC | 2002-08-30 to Present | N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 | 005 | ACTIVE | 1B | Infrared Radiance, Visible Radiance | |
| Aqua/AIRS L3 Monthly Standard Physical Retrieval (AIRS+AMSU) 1 degree x 1 degree V7.0 at GES DISC | 2002-09-01 to 2016-10-01 | N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 | 7.0 | COMPLETE | 3 | Carbon Monoxide, Geopotential Height, Tropopause, Methane, Atmospheric Ozone | |
| Aqua/AIRS L2 Near Real Time (NRT) Cloud-Cleared Infrared Radiances (AIRS-only) V7.0 at GES DISC | 2002-08-30 to Present | N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 | 7.0 | ACTIVE | 2 | Infrared Radiance | |
| AIRS/Aqua L3 8-day Support Multiday Product (AIRS+AMSU+HSB) 1 degree x 1 degree V006 (AIRH3SP8) at GES DISC | 2002-09-01 to 2003-02-08 | N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 | 006 | COMPLETE | 3 | Tropopause, Surface Pressure, Air Temperature, Upper Air Temperature, Total Precipitable Water | |
| Sounder SIPS: AQUA AIRS IR + MW Level 2 CLIMCAPS: Atmosphere, cloud and surface geophysical state V2 (SNDRAQIML2CCPRET) at GES DISC | 2002-08-30 to 2016-09-25 | N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 | 2 | ACTIVE | 2 | Tropospheric Ozone, Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide, Methane, Outgoing Longwave Radiation, Atmospheric Temperature | |
| AIRS/Aqua L2 Support Retrieval (AIRS+AMSU) V006 (AIRX2SUP) at GES DISC | 2002-08-30 to 2016-09-25 | N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 | 006 | COMPLETE | 2 | Air Temperature, Carbon Monoxide, Cloud Fraction, Cloud Height, Cloud Top Pressure | |
| Sounder SIPS: AQUA AIRS IR + MW Level 2 CLIMCAPS: Cloud Cleared Radiances V2 (SNDRAQIML2CCPCCR) at GES DISC | 2002-08-30 to 2016-09-25 | N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 | 2 | ACTIVE | 2 | Brightness Temperature, Infrared Radiance, Brightness Temperature, Microwave Radiance |
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