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Atmospheric Temperature Data Access and Tools
NASA has atmospheric temperature datasets that help researchers measure the degree of warmth in various levels of the atmosphere. Access a range of data and data tools such as AppEEARS, Worldview, and Giovanni to make the most of atmospheric temperature data.
Atmospheric Temperature Datasets
| Dataset | Platforms | Instruments | Temporal Extent | Location Keywords | Data Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PISTON 2018 Research Vessel (RV) Thompson ship datasets of ocean, atmosphere, and air-sea interaction | R/V Thompson | SEA-POL, CTD, ADCP, CHAM, SO, ROSR, W-Band Radar, CEILOMETERS, RADIOMETERS, RAWINSONDES, DISDROMETERS, GPS, Hemisphere VS1000, Gill WindMaster Pro, Vaisala HMT330, ORG-815-DA, Vaisala PTB330, NOAA PSL Sea Snake, SBE-21, Riegl LD90-3100VHS-FLP, Eppley PIR, Vaisala HMT337 | 2018-08-18 to 2018-10-13 | CONTINENT, ASIA, SOUTHEASTERN ASIA, OCEAN, PACIFIC OCEAN | netCDF-4, Text File, TAR |
| PISTON 2018-2019 Island Rawinsonde Data | GROUND STATIONS | RAWINSONDES | 2018-08-13 to 2019-10-13 | SOUTHEASTERN ASIA, PACIFIC OCEAN, GUAM, PHILIPPINES, TROPOSPHERE | ASCII |
| PISTON 2019 Research Vessel (RV) Sally Ride Data | R/V Sally Ride | CTD, ADCP, SEA-POL, CHAM, SO, ROSR, HSRL, W-Band Radar, CEILOMETERS, RAWINSONDES, DISDROMETERS, LIDAR, GPS, Hemisphere VS1000, Gill WindMaster Pro, Vaisala HMT337, Vaisala HMT330, ORG-815-DA, Vaisala PTB330, NOAA PSL Sea Snake, SBE-21, Riegl LD90-3100VHS-FLP, Eppley PIR | 2019-08-31 to 2019-09-26 | CONTINENT, ASIA, SOUTHEASTERN ASIA, OCEAN, PACIFIC OCEAN | NetCDF-4, TAR, Text File |
| Polar Ozone and Aerosol Measurement II Version 6 | SPOT-3 | POAM II, PHOTOMETERS | 1993-10-15 to 1996-11-13 | POLAR | HDF |
| Polar Ozone and Aerosol Measurement III | SPOT-4 | POAM III, PHOTOMETERS | 1998-04-22 to 2005-12-05 | POLAR | HDF4 |
| Polar Radiant Energy in the Far InfraRed Experiment (PREFIRE) Atmospheric Properties from PREFIRE Satellite 1 COG R01 | PREFIRE-SAT1 | TIRS-PREFIRE | 2024-07-24 to Present | GLOBAL, POLAR, ARCTIC | TIFF |
| Polar Radiant Energy in the Far InfraRed Experiment (PREFIRE) Atmospheric Properties from PREFIRE Satellite 1 R01 | PREFIRE-SAT1 | TIRS-PREFIRE | 2024-07-24 to Present | GLOBAL, POLAR, ARCTIC | netCDF-4 |
| Polar Radiant Energy in the Far InfraRed Experiment (PREFIRE) Atmospheric Properties from PREFIRE Satellite 2 COG R01 | PREFIRE-SAT2 | TIRS-PREFIRE | 2024-06-29 to Present | GLOBAL, ARCTIC, POLAR | TIFF |
| Polar Radiant Energy in the Far InfraRed Experiment (PREFIRE) Atmospheric Properties from PREFIRE Satellite 2 R01 | PREFIRE-SAT2 | TIRS-PREFIRE | 2024-06-29 to Present | GLOBAL, ARCTIC, POLAR | netCDF-4 |
| POLARIS Analysis Model Data | NASA ER-2, Data Analysis | 1997-01-06 to 1997-09-26 | ARCTIC, NORTHERN HEMISPHERE, ALASKA | AMES |
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Featured Atmospheric Temperature Observation Method: MLS
The Microwave Limb Sounder (MLS) is radiometer and spectrometer that measures microwave thermal emission from the edge, or "limb," of Earth’s atmosphere. The MLS can measure vertical profiles of the atmosphere including temperature. The instrument acquires data globally day and night and can do so in the presence ice clouds and aerosols that would interfere with measurements from other devices.
In coordination with the Microwave Limb Sounder (MLS) team, we now have several MLS products available through the GIBS image access APIs.
Learn how to visualize Microwave Limb Sounder data through OPeNDAP.
The Microwave Limb Sounder Near-Real Time (MLS NRT) products are provided by the Land, Atmosphere Near-real time Capability for EOS (LANCE).
A new Request for Information (RFI) with responses due by April 4 seeks input for determining Terra, Aqua, and Aura mission data product continuity needs, capabilities, and gaps.
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