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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
| Dataset | Temporal Extent | Spatial Extent | Version | Data State | Processing Level | Data Format | Related Topics |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CALIPSO Lidar Level 1.5 Profile, V1-00 | 2006-06-12 to 2020-08-01 | V1-00 | COMPLETE | 1B | HDF4 | Aerosol Backscatter, Lidar Backscatter | |
| CALIPSO Lidar Level 3 Cloud Occurrence Data, Standard V1-00 | 2006-06-01 to 2017-01-01 | V1-00 | COMPLETE | 3 | HDF4 | Clouds, Cloud Fraction | |
| CALIPSO Lidar Level 2 Blowing Snow - Antarctica, V1-01 | 2020-07-01 to 2022-01-19 | V1-01 | COMPLETE | 2 | HDF5 | Atmospheric Radiation, Snow, Solid Precipitation, Precipitation, Wind Speed | |
| CALIPSO Lidar Level 2 Blowing Snow - Antarctica, V1-00 | 2006-06-12 to 2020-06-30 | V1-00 | COMPLETE | 2 | HDF5 | Atmospheric Radiation, Snow, Surface Temperature, Wind Speed, Wind Direction | |
| CALIPSO Lidar Level 2 5 km Merged Layer, V4-20 | 2006-06-12 to 2020-07-01 | V4-20 | COMPLETE | 2 | HDF4 | Cloud Optical Depth/Thickness, Lidar Backscatter, Lidar Depolarization Ratio, Cloud Properties, Aerosol Optical Depth/Thickness | |
| CALIPSO Lidar Level 2 5 km Cloud Layer, V4-20 | 2006-06-12 to 2020-07-01 | V4-20 | COMPLETE | 2 | HDF4 | Cloud Optical Depth/Thickness, Cloud Base Height, Cloud Ceiling, Lidar | |
| CALIPSO Lidar Level 2 5 km Cloud Layer, V4-21 | 2020-07-01 to 2022-01-19 | V4-21 | COMPLETE | 2 | HDF4 | Clouds, Cloud Optical Depth/Thickness, Cloud Base Height, Cloud Ceiling, Cloud Properties | |
| CALIPSO Lidar Level 2 Vertical Feature Mask (VFM), V4-21 | 2020-07-01 to 2022-01-19 | V4-21 | COMPLETE | 2 | HDF4 | Aerosols, Clouds, Lidar | |
| CALIPSO Lidar Level 2 Cloud Profile, V4-21 | 2020-07-01 to 2022-01-19 | V4-21 | COMPLETE | 2 | HDF4 | Aerosols, Aerosol Optical Depth/Thickness, Aerosol Extinction, Aerosol Backscatter, Lidar | |
| CALIPSO Lidar Level 2 5 km Aerosol Layer Data, V4-21 | 2020-07-01 to 2022-01-19 | V4-21 | COMPLETE | 2 | HDF4 | Aerosols, Aerosol Optical Depth/Thickness, Aerosol Backscatter, Lidar, Relative Humidity |
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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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