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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
ADEOS-I OCTS Level-3 Global Mapped Diffuse Attenuation Coefficient for Downwelling Irradiance (KD) Data, version 2022.0 ADEOS-I OCTS 1996-10-31 to 1997-06-30 GLOBAL OCEAN N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 netCDF-4
ADEOS-I OCTS Level-3 Global Mapped Inherent Optical Properties (IOP) Data, version 2022.0 ADEOS-I OCTS 1996-10-31 to 1997-06-30 GLOBAL OCEAN N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 netCDF-4
ADEOS-I OCTS Level-3 Global Mapped Particulate Inorganic Carbon (PIC) Data, version 2022.0 ADEOS-I OCTS 1996-10-31 to 1997-06-30 GLOBAL OCEAN N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 netCDF-4
ADEOS-I OCTS Level-3 Global Mapped Particulate Organic Carbon (POC) Data, version 2022.0 ADEOS-I OCTS 1996-10-31 to 1997-06-30 GLOBAL OCEAN N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 netCDF-4
ADEOS-I OCTS Level-3 Global Mapped Photosynthetically Available Radiation (PAR) Data, version 2022.0 ADEOS-I OCTS 1996-10-31 to 1997-06-30 GLOBAL OCEAN N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 netCDF-4
ADEOS-I OCTS Level-3 Global Mapped Remote-Sensing Reflectance (RRS) Data, version 2022.0 ADEOS-I OCTS 1996-10-31 to 1997-06-30 GLOBAL OCEAN N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 netCDF-4
Advanced Optical Properties Experiment (AOPEX) Program Water-based Platforms, In Situ Ocean-based Platforms 2004-07-31 to Present N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180
Aerosol Characterization Experiment (ACE) Water-based Platforms, In Situ Ocean-based Platforms 1997-06-20 to Present N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180
Aerosol Characterization Experiment (ACE) - Asia Water-based Platforms, In Situ Ocean-based Platforms 2001-03-15 to Present N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180
Aerosol Characterization Experiment (ACE) for the in-land Chesapeake Bay region Water-based Platforms, In Situ Ocean-based Platforms 2002-04-16 to Present 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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