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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.

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Dataset Sort descending	Version	Platform	Instrument	Temporal Extent	Spatial Extent	Spatial Resolution
MERRA-2 Monthly Gridded Innovations and Observations HIRS3_N15 0.5 x 0.625 degree V1 (M2_HIRS3_N15) at GES DISC	1	MERRA-2, NOAA-15	NOT APPLICABLE, HIRS/3	1998-07-31 to 2000-05-31	N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180
MERRA-2 Monthly Gridded Innovations and Observations HIRS3_N16 0.5 x 0.625 degree V1 (M2_HIRS3_N16) at GES DISC	1	MERRA-2, NOAA-16	NOT APPLICABLE, HIRS/3	2000-11-30 to 2004-04-30	N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180
MERRA-2 Monthly Gridded Innovations and Observations HIRS3_N17 0.5 x 0.625 degree V1 (M2_HIRS3_N17) at GES DISC	1	MERRA-2, NOAA-17	NOT APPLICABLE, HIRS/3	2002-07-31 to 2011-11-30	N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180
MERRA-2 Monthly Gridded Innovations and Observations HIRS4_METOP-A 0.5 x 0.625 degree V1 (M2_HIRS4_METOP-A) at GES DISC	1	MERRA-2, METOP-A	NOT APPLICABLE, HIRS/4	2009-03-31 to 2015-10-31	N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180
MERRA-2 Monthly Gridded Innovations and Observations HIRS4_N19 0.5 x 0.625 degree V1 (M2_HIRS4_N19) at GES DISC	1	MERRA-2, NOAA-19	NOT APPLICABLE, HIRS/4	2009-04-30 to 2013-08-31	N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180
MERRA-2 Monthly Gridded Innovations and Observations IASI_METOP-A 0.5 x 0.625 degree V1 (M2_IASI_METOP-A) at GES DISC	1	MERRA-2, METOP-A	NOT APPLICABLE, IASI	2008-08-31 to 2021-08-31	N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180	0.625 Decimal Degrees x 0.5 Decimal Degrees
MERRA-2 Monthly Gridded Innovations and Observations IASI_METOP-B 0.5 x 0.625 degree V1 (M2_IASI_METOP-B) at GES DISC	1	MERRA-2, METOP-B	NOT APPLICABLE, IASI	2013-07-31 to Present	N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180	0.625 Decimal Degrees x 0.5 Decimal Degrees
MERRA-2 Monthly Gridded Innovations and Observations MHS_METOP-A 0.5 x 0.625 degree V1 (M2_MHS_METOP-A) at GES DISC	1	MERRA-2, METOP-A	NOT APPLICABLE, MHS	2008-05-31 to 2019-10-31	N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180	0.625 Decimal Degrees x 0.5 Decimal Degrees
MERRA-2 Monthly Gridded Innovations and Observations MHS_METOP-B 0.5 x 0.625 degree V1 (M2_MHS_METOP-B) at GES DISC	1	MERRA-2, METOP-B	NOT APPLICABLE, MHS	2013-02-28 to Present	N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180	0.625 Decimal Degrees x 0.5 Decimal Degrees
MERRA-2 Monthly Gridded Innovations and Observations MHS_N18 0.5 x 0.625 degree V1 (M2_MHS_N18) at GES DISC	1	MERRA-2, NOAA-18	NOT APPLICABLE, MHS	2005-10-31 to 2023-09-01	N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180	0.625 Decimal Degrees x 0.5 Decimal Degrees
MERRA-2 Monthly Gridded Innovations and Observations MSU_N06 0.5 x 0.625 degree V1 (M2_MSU_N06) at GES DISC	1	MERRA-2, NOAA-6	NOT APPLICABLE, MSU	1979-12-31 to 1986-11-30	N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180	0.625 Decimal Degrees x 0.5 Decimal Degrees
MERRA-2 Monthly Gridded Innovations and Observations MSU_N07 0.5 x 0.625 degree V1 (M2_MSU_N07) at GES DISC	1	MERRA-2, NOAA-7	NOT APPLICABLE, MSU	1981-06-30 to 1985-02-28	N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180	0.625 Decimal Degrees x 0.5 Decimal Degrees
MERRA-2 Monthly Gridded Innovations and Observations MSU_N08 0.5 x 0.625 degree V1 (M2_MSU_N08) at GES DISC	1	MERRA-2, NOAA-8	NOT APPLICABLE, MSU	1983-04-30 to 1984-05-31	N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180	0.625 Decimal Degrees x 0.5 Decimal Degrees
MERRA-2 Monthly Gridded Innovations and Observations MSU_N09 0.5 x 0.625 degree V1 (M2_MSU_N09) at GES DISC	1	MERRA-2, NOAA-9	NOT APPLICABLE, MSU	1984-12-31 to 1987-02-28	N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180	0.625 Decimal Degrees x 0.5 Decimal Degrees
MERRA-2 Monthly Gridded Innovations and Observations MSU_N10 0.5 x 0.625 degree V1 (M2_MSU_N10) at GES DISC	1	MERRA-2, NOAA-10	NOT APPLICABLE, MSU	1986-11-30 to 1991-08-31	N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180	0.625 Decimal Degrees x 0.5 Decimal Degrees
MERRA-2 Monthly Gridded Innovations and Observations MSU_N11 0.5 x 0.625 degree V1 (M2_MSU_N11) at GES DISC	1	MERRA-2, NOAA-11	NOT APPLICABLE, MSU	1988-11-30 to 1999-01-31	N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180	0.625 Decimal Degrees x 0.5 Decimal Degrees
MERRA-2 Monthly Gridded Innovations and Observations MSU_N12 0.5 x 0.625 degree V1 (M2_MSU_N12) at GES DISC	1	MERRA-2, NOAA-12	NOT APPLICABLE, MSU	1991-08-31 to 1997-12-31	N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180	0.625 Decimal Degrees x 0.5 Decimal Degrees
MERRA-2 Monthly Gridded Innovations and Observations MSU_N14 0.5 x 0.625 degree V1 (M2_MSU_N14) at GES DISC	1	MERRA-2, NOAA-14	NOT APPLICABLE, MSU	1995-04-30 to 2006-10-01	N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180	0.625 Decimal Degrees x 0.5 Decimal Degrees
MERRA-2 Monthly Gridded Innovations and Observations SEVIRI_M09 0.5 x 0.625 degree V1 (M2_SEVIRI_M09) at GES DISC	1	MERRA-2, METEOSAT-9	NOT APPLICABLE, SEVIRI	2012-02-28 to 2012-12-31	N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180
MERRA-2 Monthly Gridded Innovations and Observations SEVIRI_M10 0.5 x 0.625 degree V1 (M2_SEVIRI_M10) at GES DISC	1	MERRA-2, METEOSAT-10	NOT APPLICABLE, SEVIRI	2013-01-31 to 2018-02-28	N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180
MERRA-2 Monthly Gridded Innovations and Observations SNDRD1_G11 0.5 x 0.625 degree V1 (M2_SNDRD1_G11) at GES DISC	1	MERRA-2, GOES-11	NOT APPLICABLE, sndrD1	2007-03-31 to 2011-11-30	N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180
MERRA-2 Monthly Gridded Innovations and Observations SNDRD1_G12 0.5 x 0.625 degree V1 (M2_SNDRD1_G12) at GES DISC	1	MERRA-2, GOES-12	NOT APPLICABLE, sndrD1	2007-02-28 to 2009-01-31	N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180
MERRA-2 Monthly Gridded Innovations and Observations SNDRD1_G13 0.5 x 0.625 degree V1 (M2_SNDRD1_G13) at GES DISC	1	MERRA-2, GOES-13	NOT APPLICABLE, sndrD1	2010-04-30 to 2015-11-30	N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180
MERRA-2 Monthly Gridded Innovations and Observations SNDRD1_G15 0.5 x 0.625 degree V1 (M2_SNDRD1_G15) at GES DISC	1	MERRA-2, GOES-15	NOT APPLICABLE, sndrD1	2011-12-31 to 2020-03-31	N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180
MERRA-2 Monthly Gridded Innovations and Observations SNDRD2_G11 0.5 x 0.625 degree V1 (M2_SNDRD2_G11) at GES DISC	1	MERRA-2, GOES-11	NOT APPLICABLE, sndrD2	2007-03-31 to 2011-11-30	N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180

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.

MLS Products Available in GIBS

In coordination with the Microwave Limb Sounder (MLS) team, we now have several MLS products available through the GIBS image access APIs.

Access MLS data from GES DISC via OPeNDAP

Learn how to visualize Microwave Limb Sounder data through OPeNDAP.

six vertical bands showing various satellite images

Microwave Limb Sounder (MLS) Near Real-Time Product remains at version 3 and the MLS Standard Product moves to version 4

The Microwave Limb Sounder Near-Real Time (MLS NRT) products are provided by the Land, Atmosphere Near-real time Capability for EOS (LANCE).

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NASA Seeks Input about the Future of Terra, Aqua, and Aura Data

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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