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CALIOP Data Access and Tools
Data collected by NASA’s Cloud-Aerosol Lidar with Orthogonal Polarization (CALIOP) are integral for high-resolution vertical profiles of aerosols and clouds, among other investigations. Explore CALIOP datasets and learn more about relevant data tools.
Datasets
Datasets
| Dataset Sort descending | Temporal Extent | Version | Data State | Processing Level | Data Format | Science Keywords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CALIPSO CALIOP Regional Particulate Backscattering Coefficient (Bbp) Data, version 1 | 2006-04-28 to 2018-09-14 | 1 | COMPLETE | 3 | netCDF-4 | Lidar Backscatter, Ocean Color, Scattering |
| Global Space-based Stratospheric Aerosol Climatology Version 1.1 | 1979-01-01 to 2016-12-31 | 1.1 | COMPLETE | 3 | NetCDF-3 | Aerosol Extinction, Aerosol Optical Depth/Thickness, Aerosol Particle Properties, Particulate Matter, Aerosol Backscatter, Sulfate Particles, Dust/Ash/Smoke |
| Global Space-based Stratospheric Aerosol Climatology Version 2.0 | 1979-01-01 to 2018-12-31 | 2.0 | COMPLETE | 3 | NetCDF-3 | Aerosols, Particulate Matter, Aerosol Optical Depth/Thickness, Aerosol Particle Properties, Aerosol Extinction, Aerosol Backscatter, Sulfate Particles, Dust/Ash/Smoke |
| Global Space-based Stratospheric Aerosol Climatology Version 2.1 | 1979-01-01 to 2020-12-31 | 2.1 | COMPLETE | 3 | NetCDF-3 | Aerosols, Particulate Matter, Aerosol Optical Depth/Thickness, Aerosol Particle Properties, Aerosol Extinction, Aerosol Backscatter, Sulfate Particles, Dust/Ash/Smoke |
| Global Space-based Stratospheric Aerosol Climatology Version 2.2 | 1979-01-01 to 2021-12-31 | 2.2 | COMPLETE | 3 | NetCDF-3 | Aerosols, Particulate Matter, Aerosol Optical Depth/Thickness, Aerosol Particle Properties, Aerosol Extinction, Aerosol Backscatter, Sulfate Particles, Dust/Ash/Smoke |
| Global Space-based Stratospheric Aerosol Climatology Version 2.21 | 1979-01-01 to 2022-12-31 | 2.21 | COMPLETE | 3 | NetCDF-3 | Aerosols, Particulate Matter, Aerosol Optical Depth/Thickness, Aerosol Particle Properties, Aerosol Extinction, Aerosol Backscatter, Sulfate Particles, Dust/Ash/Smoke |
| Global Space-based Stratospheric Aerosol Climatology Version 2.22 | 1979-01-01 to 2023-12-31 | 2.22 | COMPLETE | 3 | NetCDF-3 | Aerosols, Particulate Matter, Aerosol Optical Depth/Thickness, Aerosol Particle Properties, Aerosol Extinction, Aerosol Backscatter, Sulfate Particles, Dust/Ash/Smoke |
| Global Space-based Stratospheric Aerosol Climatology Version 2.23 | 1979-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | 2.23 | COMPLETE | 3 | netCDF-4 | Aerosols, Particulate Matter, Aerosol Optical Depth/Thickness, Aerosol Particle Properties, Aerosol Extinction, Aerosol Backscatter, Sulfate Particles, Dust/Ash/Smoke |
CALIOP Data Tools
| Tool Sort descending | Description | Services | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASDC CALIPSO Search and Subset Tool | The CALIPSO Search and Subset web application enables a more sophisticated approach to selecting and ordering CALIPSO lidar data by date, time and geolocation. | Analysis, Search and Discovery, Visualization |
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