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HALO Data Access and Tools
Data collected by NASA’s High Altitude Lidar Observatory (HALO) are integral for research of Earth's physical properties. Explore HALO datasets and learn more about relevant data tools.
Datasets
Datasets
| Dataset Sort descending | Temporal Extent | Version | Data State | Processing Level | Data Format | Science Keywords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACT-America: HALO Lidar Measurements of AOP and ML Heights, 2019 | 2019-06-17 to 2019-07-28 | 1 | COMPLETE | 2 | multiple | Aerosol Optical Depth/Thickness, Dust/Ash/Smoke, Planetary Boundary Layer Height, Lidar Depolarization Ratio, Methane, Aerosol Extinction, Aerosol Backscatter |
| Aeolus CalVal HALO Aerosol and Water Vapor Profiles and Images | 2019-04-17 to 2019-04-30 | 1 | COMPLETE | 2 | HDF5, PNG | Aerosols, Aerosol Optical Depth/Thickness, Aerosol Particle Properties, Aerosol Extinction, Aerosol Backscatter, Angstrom Exponent, Planetary Boundary Layer Height, Water Vapor Profiles, Atmospheric Water Vapor, Water Vapor Mixing Ratio Profiles |
| CPEX-AW HALO Aerosol and Water Vapor Profiles and Images | 2021-08-20 to 2021-09-04 | 1 | COMPLETE | 2 | HDF5, PNG | Aerosols, Aerosol Optical Depth/Thickness, Aerosol Particle Properties, Aerosol Extinction, Aerosol Backscatter, Angstrom Exponent, Water Vapor Profiles, Altitude, Atmospheric Water Vapor, Water Vapor Mixing Ratio Profiles, Lidar Backscatter, Lidar Depolarization Ratio, Cloud Properties, Cloud Top Height, Atmospheric Pressure, Atmospheric Temperature, Relative Humidity, Specific Humidity |
| CPEX-CV HALO Aerosol and Water Vapor Profiles and Images | 2022-09-03 to 2022-09-30 | 1 | COMPLETE | 2 | HDF5, PNG | Aerosols, Static Pressure, Clouds, Lidar Backscatter, Lidar Depolarization Ratio, Cloud Properties, Aerosol Optical Depth/Thickness, Cloud Top Height, Aerosol Backscatter, Angstrom Exponent, Atmospheric Pressure, Atmospheric Temperature, Humidity, Water Vapor Profiles, Atmospheric Water Vapor, Lidar, Water Vapor Indicators, Relative Humidity, Water Vapor Mixing Ratio Profiles, SPECIFIC HUMIDITY, Aerosol Extinction |
| G-III High Altitude Lidar Observatory (HALO) WHyMSIE | 2024-10-27 to 2024-11-15 | 1 | COMPLETE | 1A | HDF5, PNG | Lidar |
| LISTOS NASA Aircraft Remote Sensing Data | 2018-06-18 to 2018-10-19 | 1 | COMPLETE | 2 | HDF5, PNG | Nitrogen Dioxide, Formaldehyde, Atmospheric Chemistry, Nitrogen Compounds, Carbon And Hydrocarbon Compounds, Lidar Depolarization Ratio, Lidar Backscatter, AEROSOL ABSORPTION, Aerosol Optical Depth/Thickness, Aerosol Extinction, Angstrom Exponent |
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