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Ocean Data Access and Tools

NASA data span the geophysical parameters that characterize the global ocean and the physical processes operating within its depths and at its surface. Our datasets and tools help researchers translate these interconnected data points into actionable knowledge.

Ocean Datasets

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Dataset Platforms Instruments Temporal Extent Location Keywords Spatial Extent Data Format
SWOT Postlaunch Oceanography Field Campaign L1 Moorings MOORINGS CTD, BAROMETERS, GPS 2023-02-18 to 2023-10-09 N: 36.2 S: 35.3 E: -124.8 W: -125.2 netCDF-4
SWOT Postlaunch Oceanography Field Campaign L2 Moorings MOORINGS CTD, BAROMETERS, CURRENT METERS 2023-02-18 to 2024-10-29 N: 36.19 S: 35.3 E: -124.8 W: -125.2 netCDF-4
SWOT Postlaunch Oceanography Field Campaign Shipboard CTD and Water Sample Data Ships CTD, WATER BOTTLES 2023-02-23 to 2024-11-02 PACIFIC OCEAN N: 36.21 S: 33.04 E: -118.24 W: -125.4 netCDF-4
SWOT Simulated Level-2 KaRIn SSH from MITgcm ECCO LLC4320 for Cal/Val Version 1 MITgcm Computer 2011-11-13 to 2012-11-12 N: 77.6 S: -77.6 E: 180 W: -180 netCDF-4
SWOT Simulated Level-2 KaRIn SSH from MITgcm ECCO LLC4320 for Science Version 1 MITgcm Computer 2011-11-13 to 2012-11-12 N: 77.6 S: -77.6 E: 180 W: -180 netCDF-4
SWOT Simulated Level-2 Nadir SSH from MITgcm ECCO LLC4320 for Cal/Val Version 1 MITgcm Computer 2011-11-13 to 2012-11-12 N: 77.6 S: -77.6 E: 180 W: -180 netCDF-4
SWOT Simulated Level-2 Nadir SSH from MITgcm ECCO LLC4320 for Science Version 1 MITgcm Computer 2011-11-13 to 2012-11-12 N: 77.6 S: -77.6 E: 180 W: -180 netCDF-4
Tampa Bay measurements between 2008 and 2012 Water-based Platforms, In Situ Ocean-based Platforms 2008-04-17 to Present N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180
Tara Mediterranean Expedition in 2014 Water-based Platforms, In Situ Ocean-based Platforms 2014-06-26 to Present N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180
Tara microbiome Water-based Platforms, In Situ Ocean-based Platforms 2020-12-26 to 2022-12-31 N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180
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Ocean Data Tools

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Tool Description Services
SeaDAS Sea, earth, atmosphere Data Analysis System (SeaDAS) is a comprehensive image analysis package for the processing, display, analysis, and quality control of ocean color data. Analysis, Visualization, Processing
SOTO State of the Ocean (SOTO) is an interactive web-based tool that generates informative maps, animations, and plots that communicate and prove the discovery and analysis of the state of the oceans. Analysis, Search and Discovery, Visualization
STREAM STREAM is a rapid water quality monitoring tool that processes satellite imagery to create maps showing chlorophyll-a, Total Suspended Solids, and water clarity at 20-30 meter resolution. Processing
SWOT Swath Visualizer The Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) Swath Visualizer provides a visualization of two instruments’ coverage of Earth's surface: the Ka-band Radar Interferometer and altimeter. Analysis, Data Curation, Visualization
Worldview Worldview offers the capability to interactively browse over 1,200 global, full-resolution satellite imagery layers and download the underlying data. Analysis, Search and Discovery, Visualization, Access, Comparison, Monitoring Natural Events
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