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NISAR Data Access and Tools

Download NISAR datasets and access tools to help you find, analyze, and visualize the data.  

Tools like Vertex, the ASF API, asf_search, and Earthdata Search help users search for data, download it, and use it in their own projects. These tools support different workflows, from simple web searches to advanced, automated access.

NISAR data are stored in an AWS cloud bucket, which allows users to work directly with the data without downloading large files. For advanced users, direct S3 access makes it possible to process data in the cloud, saving time and computing resources.

See below the datasets table for a list of tools for working with NISAR data.

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NISAR Ancillary and Auxiliary Data L-SAR 2022-01-01 to Present 1 ACTIVE XML, CSV, GeoPackage, HDF5, YAML RADAR
NISAR Beta Geocoded Pixel Offsets (Version 1) L-SAR, S-SAR 2025-10-01 to Present 1 ACTIVE HDF5, XML, YAML, PNG, KML, CSV, PDF Geomorphic Landforms/Processes, Tectonics, Forest Science, Glaciers/Ice Sheets, Frozen Ground
NISAR Beta Geocoded Polarimetric Covariance Product (Version 1) L-SAR, S-SAR 2025-10-01 to Present 1 ACTIVE HDF5, PNG, XML, PDF, CSV, KML, YAML Geomorphic Landforms/Processes, Tectonics, Forest Science, Glaciers/Ice Sheets, Frozen Ground
NISAR Beta Geocoded Single Look Complex Product (Version 1) L-SAR, S-SAR 2025-10-01 to Present 1 ACTIVE HDF5, PNG, XML, PDF, CSV, KML, YAML Geomorphic Landforms/Processes, Tectonics, Forest Science, Glaciers/Ice Sheets, Frozen Ground
NISAR Beta Geocoded Unwrapped Interferogram Product (Version 1) L-SAR, S-SAR 2025-10-01 to Present 1 ACTIVE HDF5, PNG, XML, PDF, CSV, KML, YAML Geomorphic Landforms/Processes, Tectonics, Forest Science, Glaciers/Ice Sheets, Frozen Ground
NISAR Beta Range Doppler Pixel Offsets (Version 1) L-SAR, S-SAR 2025-10-01 to Present 1 ACTIVE HDF5, XML, YAML, PNG, KML, CSV, PDF Geomorphic Landforms/Processes, Tectonics, Forest Science, Glaciers/Ice Sheets, Frozen Ground
NISAR Beta Range Doppler Single Look Complex Product (Version 1) L-SAR, S-SAR 2025-10-01 to Present 1 ACTIVE HDF5, XML, PNG, PDF, CSV, KML, YAML Geomorphic Landforms/Processes, Tectonics, Forest Science, Glaciers/Ice Sheets, Frozen Ground
NISAR Beta Range Doppler Unwrapped Interferogram Product (Version 1) L-SAR, S-SAR 2025-10-01 to Present 1 ACTIVE HDF5, XML, YAML, PNG, KML, CSV, PDF Geomorphic Landforms/Processes, Tectonics, Forest Science, Sea Ice, Glaciers/Ice Sheets
NISAR Beta Range Doppler Wrapped Interferogram Product (Version 1) L-SAR, S-SAR 2025-10-01 to Present 1 ACTIVE HDF5, XML, YAML, PNG, KML, CSV, PDF Geomorphic Landforms/Processes, Tectonics, Forest Science, Glaciers/Ice Sheets, Frozen Ground
NISAR Beta Soil Moisture (Version 1) L-SAR 2025-10-01 to Present 1 ACTIVE HDF5, XML, YAML Soil Moisture/Water Content
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NISAR Data Tools

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ASF SearchAPI The ASF searchAPI is a publicly available representational state transfer (REST) application programming interface (API) that provides access to NASA's Alaska Satellite Facility Distributed Active Archive Center (ASF DAAC) data catalog. Downloading, Search and Discovery
asf_search asf_search enables users to search and filter OPERA data products efficiently. Access, Search and Discovery
Biomass Earthdata Dashboard Observe global forest biomass harmonization activity with the Biomass Earthdata Dashboard. Analysis, Search and Discovery, Visualization
earthaccess earthaccess is a python library that enables authentication, search, and access for NASA Earth science data with just a few lines of code. Access, Search and Discovery
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