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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

Dataset Platforms Instruments Temporal Extent Location Keywords Spatial Extent Data Format
Amazon iNfluence on the Atlantic: CarbOn export from Nitrogen fixation by DiAtom Symbioses (ANACONDAS) Water-based Platforms, In Situ Ocean-based Platforms 2010-05-23 to Present N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180
AMSR-E/AMSR2 Unified L2B Global Swath Ocean Products V001 Aqua, GCOM-W1 AMSR-E, AMSR2 2002-06-01 to 2011-10-04, 2012-07-02 GLOBAL OCEAN N: 89.24 S: -89.24 E: 180 W: -180 HDF-EOS5
AMSR-E/AMSR2 Unified L3 Global Daily Ascending/Descending .25x.25 deg Ocean Grids V001 Aqua, GCOM-W1 AMSR-E, AMSR2 2002-06-01 to 2011-10-04, 2012-07-02 to Present GLOBAL OCEAN N: 89.24 S: -89.24 E: 180 W: -180 HDF-EOS5
AMSR-E/AMSR2 Unified L3 Global Monthly Ascending/Descending .25x.25 deg Ocean Grids V001 Aqua, GCOM-W1 AMSR-E, AMSR2 2002-06-01 to 2011-10-04, 2012-07-02 to Present GLOBAL OCEAN N: 89.24 S: -89.24 E: 180 W: -180 HDF-EOS5
AMSR-E/AMSR2 Unified L3 Global Weekly Ascending/Descending .25x.25 deg Ocean Grids V001 Aqua, GCOM-W1 AMSR-E, AMSR2 2002-06-02 to 2011-10-04, 2012-07-02 to Present GLOBAL OCEAN N: 89.24 S: -89.24 E: 180 W: -180 HDF-EOS5
AMSR-E/Aqua Daily L3 12.5 km Brightness Temperature, Sea Ice Concentration, & Snow Depth Polar Grids V003 Aqua AMSR-E 2002-06-01 to 2011-10-04 POLAR N: 90 S: 30.98 E: 180 W: -180 HDF-EOS2
AMSR-E/Aqua Daily L3 6.25 km Sea Ice Drift Polar Grids V001 Aqua AMSR-E 2011-05-30 to 2011-10-03 POLAR, ARCTIC, ANTARCTICA N: 90 S: 30.98 E: 180 W: -180 HDF-EOS2
AMSR-E/Aqua Daily L3 Global Ascending/Descending .25x.25 deg Ocean Grids V002 Aqua AMSR-E 2002-06-19 to 2011-10-03 GLOBAL OCEAN N: 89.24 S: -89.24 E: 180 W: -180 HDF-EOS2
AMSR-E/Aqua L2B Global Swath Ocean Products derived from Wentz Algorithm V002 Aqua AMSR-E 2002-06-19 to 2011-10-03 GLOBAL OCEAN N: 89.24 S: -89.24 E: 180 W: -180 HDF-EOS2, ASCII
AMSR-E/Aqua Monthly L3 Global Ascending/Descending .25x.25 deg Ocean Grids V002 Aqua AMSR-E 2002-06-19 to 2011-10-01 GLOBAL OCEAN N: 89.24 S: -89.24 E: 180 W: -180 HDF-EOS2
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Ocean Data Tools

Tool Sort descending 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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