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Evapotranspiration Data Access and Tools

NASA has evapotranspiration datasets that help researchers characterize how water is evaporating from land and vegetation. Access a range of data and data tools such as OpenET, AppEEARS, and Soil Moisture Visualizer to make the most of evapotranspiration data.

Evapotranspiration Datasets

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Dataset Version Platforms Instruments Temporal Extent Spatial Extent Spatial Resolution Data Format
FLDAS Noah Land Surface Model L4 Global Monthly Climatology 0.1 x 0.1 degree (MERRA-2 and CHIRPS) V001 (FLDAS_NOAH01_C_GL_MC) at GES DISC 001 Noah-LSM NOT APPLICABLE 1982-01-01 to 2016-12-31

N: 90 S: -60 E: 180 W: -180

Forest-BGC Model (OTTER) 1 NOT APPLICABLE NOT APPLICABLE 1990-01-01 to 1990-12-31

N: 45.07 S: 44.38 E: -121.68 W: -123.95

multiple
GLDAS Catchment Land Surface Model L4 3 hourly 1.0 x 1.0 degree Early Product V2.1 (GLDAS_CLSM10_3H_EP) at GES DISC 2.1 Catchment-LSM NOT APPLICABLE 2019-12-01

N: 90 S: -60 E: 180 W: -180

GLDAS Catchment Land Surface Model L4 3 hourly 1.0 x 1.0 degree V2.0 (GLDAS_CLSM10_3H) at GES DISC 2.0 Catchment-LSM NOT APPLICABLE 1948-01-01 to 2014-12-31

N: 90 S: -60 E: 180 W: -180

GLDAS Catchment Land Surface Model L4 3 hourly 1.0 x 1.0 degree V2.1 (GLDAS_CLSM10_3H) at GES DISC 2.1 Catchment-LSM NOT APPLICABLE 2000-01-01 to Present

N: 90 S: -60 E: 180 W: -180

GLDAS Catchment Land Surface Model L4 daily 0.25 x 0.25 degree GRACE-DA1 V2.2 (GLDAS_CLSM025_DA1_D) at GES DISC 2.2 Catchment-LSM NOT APPLICABLE 2003-02-01 to Present

N: 90 S: -60 E: 180 W: -180

GLDAS Catchment Land Surface Model L4 daily 0.25 x 0.25 degree GRACE-DA1 V2.2 (GLDAS_CLSM025_DA1_D_EP) at GES DISC 2.2 Catchment-LSM NOT APPLICABLE 2020-01-01

N: 90 S: -60 E: 180 W: -180

GLDAS Catchment Land Surface Model L4 daily 0.25 x 0.25 degree V2.0 (GLDAS_CLSM025_D) at GES DISC 2.0 Catchment-LSM NOT APPLICABLE 1948-01-01 to 2014-12-30

N: 90 S: -60 E: 180 W: -180

GLDAS Catchment Land Surface Model L4 monthly 1.0 x 1.0 degree Early Product V2.1 (GLDAS_CLSM10_M_EP) at GES DISC 2.1 Catchment-LSM NOT APPLICABLE 2019-12-01

N: 90 S: -60 E: 180 W: -180

GLDAS Catchment Land Surface Model L4 monthly 1.0 x 1.0 degree V2.0 (GLDAS_CLSM10_M) at GES DISC 2.0 Catchment-LSM NOT APPLICABLE 1948-01-01 to 2014-12-31

N: 90 S: -60 E: 180 W: -180

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Featured Evapotranspiration Observation Method: ECOSTRESS
The ECOsystem Spaceborne Thermal Radiometer Experiment on Space Station (ECOSTRESS) instrument measures the temperature of plants across Earth to assess the loss of water through the tiny stomata pores in their leaves. This loss of water through leaves is a key component evapotranspiration. Plants regulate their temperature by releasing water through stomata. Insufficient water availability will cause the temperatures of plants to rise, which can be measured with ECOSTRESS. The instrument can scan the entire Earth in seven days and with enough detail to determine the temperature of an individual farmer's field. The data is used to create the Evaporative Stress Index (ESI), a leading drought indicator and valuable resource for decision-makers.
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