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ATLAS Data Access and Tools
Data collected by NASA's Advanced Topographic Laser Altimeter System (ATLAS) instrument are integral for cryospheric elevation efforts, among other investigations. Explore ATLAS instrument datasets and learn more about relevant data tools.
ATLAS Data Tools
| Tool Sort descending | Description | Services | |
|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAltimetry | OpenAltimetry is a map-based visualization tool for exploring surface elevation data across Earth over time. | Analysis, Search and Discovery, Visualization |
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Datasets
| Dataset | Temporal Extent | Spatial Extent | Version | Data State | Processing Level | Data Format | Related Topics |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aboveground Biomass Density for High Latitude Forests from ICESat-2, 2020 | 2019-06-01 to 2021-09-30 | N: 78.5313 S: 43.705 E: 178.399 W: -179.818 | 1 | COMPLETE | 4 | multiple | Biomass, Forests |
| Global Vegetation Height Metrics from GEDI and ICESat2 | 2019-01-01 to 2022-12-31 | N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 | 1 | COMPLETE | 3 | COG | VEGETATION HEIGHT, Forest Composition/Vegetation Structure |
| Global Forest Aboveground Carbon Stocks and Fluxes from GEDI and ICESat-2, 2018-2021 | 2018-10-01 to 2021-10-01 | N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 | 1 | COMPLETE | 4 | COG | Carbon, Carbon Sequestration, Carbon Flux, Forests |
| ATLAS/ICESat-2 L3A Sea Ice Freeboard Quick Look V007 | 2025-06-01 | N: 88 S: -88 E: 180 W: -180 | 007 | PLANNED | 3 | HDF5 | Freeboard |
| ATLAS/ICESat-2 L3A Calibrated Backscatter Profiles and Atmospheric Layer Characteristics Quick Look V007 | 2025-06-01 | N: 88 S: -88 E: 180 W: -180 | 007 | PLANNED | 3 | HDF5 | Cloud Properties, Lidar Backscatter |
| ATLAS/ICESat-2 L3A Sea Ice Height Quick Look V007 | 2025-06-01 | N: 88 S: -88 E: 180 W: -180 | 007 | PLANNED | 3 | HDF5 | Sea Ice Elevation |
| ATLAS/ICESat-2 L3A Land and Vegetation Height Quick Look V007 | 2025-06-01 | N: 88 S: -88 E: 180 W: -180 | 007 | PLANNED | 3 | HDF5 | Terrain Elevation, VEGETATION HEIGHT |
| ATLAS/ICESat-2 L3A Along Track Inland Surface Water Data Quick Look V007 | 2025-06-01 | N: 88 S: -88 E: 180 W: -180 | 007 | PLANNED | 3 | HDF5 | Surface Water Features |
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