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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.
Datasets
| Dataset | Temporal Extent | Spatial Extent | Version | Data State | Processing Level | Data Format | Related Topics |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATLAS/ICESat-2 L3A Sea Ice Height Quick Look V007 | 2025-06-08 to Present | N: 88 S: -88 E: 180 W: -180 | 007 | ACTIVE | 3 | HDF5 | Sea Ice Elevation |
| ATLAS/ICESat-2 L2A Global Geolocated Photon Data V007 | 2018-10-13 to Present | N: 88 S: -88 E: 180 W: -180 | 007 | ACTIVE | 2A | HDF5 | Terrain Elevation |
| ATLAS/ICESat-2 L2A Normalized Relative Backscatter Profiles V007 | 2018-10-13 to Present | N: 88 S: -88 E: 180 W: -180 | 007 | ACTIVE | 2A | HDF5 | Lidar Backscatter |
| ATLAS/ICESat-2 L3A Calibrated Backscatter Profiles and Atmospheric Layer Characteristics V007 | 2018-10-13 to Present | N: 88 S: -88 E: 180 W: -180 | 007 | ACTIVE | 3 | HDF5 | Cloud Properties, Lidar Backscatter |
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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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