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CRS Data Access and Tools
Data collected by NASA’s Cloud Radar System (CRS) are integral for cloud and precipitation studies, among other investigations. Explore CRS datasets and learn more about relevant data tools.
Datasets
Datasets
| Dataset Sort descending | Temporal Extent | Version | Data State | Processing Level | Data Format | Science Keywords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cloud Radar System (CRS) ALOFT | 2023-06-15 to 2023-07-31 | 1 | COMPLETE | 2 | HDF5 | Doppler Velocity, RADAR IMAGERY, SPECTRUM WIDTH, Radar Reflectivity |
| Cloud Radar System (CRS) IMPACTS | 2020-01-25 to 2023-02-28 | 1 | COMPLETE | 1B | HDF5 | Atmospheric Precipitation Indices, Cloud Dynamics, Radar Reflectivity, Doppler Velocity, Radar Reflectivity, Doppler Velocity, SPECTRUM WIDTH |
| GOES-R PLT Cloud Radar System (CRS) | 2017-04-11 to 2017-05-17 | 1 | COMPLETE | 1B | netCDF-3 | Radar Reflectivity, Doppler Velocity, Radar Backscatter, Radar Cross-Section, Return Power, MEAN RADIAL VELOCITY |
| GPM GROUND VALIDATION CLOUD RADAR SYSTEM (CRS) IPHEx V1 | 2014-05-03 to 2014-06-12 | 1 | COMPLETE | 1B | netCDF-3 | Doppler Velocity, Radar Reflectivity |
| GPM Ground Validation Cloud Radar System (CRS) OLYMPEX V1 | 2015-11-10 to 2015-12-10 | 1 | COMPLETE | 1B | netCDF-3 | Radar Reflectivity, Doppler Velocity, Radar Backscatter, Radar Cross-Section, Return Power, Cloud Droplet Distribution, MEAN RADIAL VELOCITY |
| TCSP CLOUD RADAR SYSTEM (CRS) V1 | 2005-07-05 to 2005-07-27 | 1 | COMPLETE | 1B | ASCII | Doppler Velocity, Radar Reflectivity |
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