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ICESat-2 Data Access and Tools
NASA's Ice, Cloud, and Land Elevation Satellite-2 (ICESat-2) platform measures the height of Earth’s surfaces. Explore ICESat-2 datasets and learn more about relevant data tools.
Datasets
| Dataset | Instruments | Temporal Extent | Spatial Extent | Version | Data State | Data Format | Related Topics |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATLAS/ICESat-2 L3B Monthly Gridded Atmosphere V006 | ATLAS | 2018-10-13 to Present | N: 88 S: -88 E: 180 W: -180 | 006 | ACTIVE | HDF5 | Aerosol Fraction, APPARENT SURFACE REFLECTIVITY, Blowing Snow, Cloud Fraction, Cloud Optical Depth/Thickness |
| ATLAS/ICESat-2 L3B Monthly 3-Month Gridded Dynamic Ocean Topography V001 | ATLAS | 2018-10-13 to 2025-02-28 | N: 88 S: -88 E: 180 W: -180 | 001 | COMPLETE | HDF5 | Sea Surface Height |
| ICESat-2 L4 Monthly Gridded Sea Ice Thickness V003 | ATLAS, NOT APPLICABLE | 2018-11-01 to 2024-04-30 | N: 88 S: 30 E: 180 W: -180 | 3 | ACTIVE | netCDF-4 | Ice Depth/Thickness, Snow Depth |
| ICESat-2 and CryoSat-2 L4 Monthly Arctic Snow Depth and Sea Ice Thickness V001 | SIRAL, ATLAS | 2018-10-01 to 2021-04-30 | N: 90 S: 62 E: 180 W: -180 | 1 | ACTIVE | netCDF-4 | Ice Depth/Thickness, Snow Depth |
| ATLAS/ICESat-2 L3A Land and Vegetation Height Quick Look V007 | ATLAS | 2025-06-08 to Present | N: 88 S: -88 E: 180 W: -180 | 007 | ACTIVE | HDF5 | Terrain Elevation, VEGETATION HEIGHT |
| ICESat-2 L4 Monthly Gridded Sea Ice Thickness V004 | ATLAS, NOT APPLICABLE | 2018-11-01 to 2025-04-30 | N: 88 S: 30 E: 180 W: -180 | 4 | ACTIVE | netCDF-4 | Ice Depth/Thickness, Snow Depth |
| ATLAS/ICESat-2 L2A Global Geolocated Photon Data V006 | ATLAS | 2018-10-13 to 2025-03-03 | N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 | 006 | COMPLETE | HDF5 | Terrain Elevation |
| ATLAS/ICESat-2 L3A Along Track Inland Surface Water Data V007 | ATLAS | 2018-10-13 to Present | N: 88 S: -88 E: 180 W: -180 | 007 | ACTIVE | HDF5 | Surface Water Features |
| ATLAS/ICESat-2 L3A Land and Vegetation Height V006 | ATLAS | 2018-10-14 to 2025-03-02 | N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 | 006 | COMPLETE | HDF5 | Terrain Elevation |
| ATLAS/ICESat-2 L3A Ocean Surface Height V006 | ATLAS | 2018-10-13 to 2025-03-02 | N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 | 006 | COMPLETE | HDF5 | Sea Surface Height |
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ICESat-2 Data Tools
| Tool Sort descending | Description | Services | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biomass Earthdata Dashboard | Observe global forest biomass harmonization activity with the Biomass Earthdata Dashboard. | Analysis, Search and Discovery, Visualization | |
| 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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