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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.

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Ocean Datasets

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Ecomapper data for the SPURS-1 N. Atlantic field campaign 1.0 Ecomapper OXYGEN METERS, FLUOROMETERS, CTD, TURBIDITY METERS 2012-09-29 to 2012-09-30

N: 27 S: 26 E: -38 W: -39

1 Meters x 1 Meters netCDF-4
ECOSTRESS Gridded Land Surface Temperature and Emissivity Instantaneous L2 Global 70 m V003 003 ISS ECOSTRESS 2018-07-09 to Present

N: 54 S: -54 E: 180 W: -180

70 Meters x 70 Meters HDF5
ECOSTRESS Tiled Land Surface Temperature and Emissivity Instantaneous L2 Global 70 m V003 003 ISS ECOSTRESS 2018-07-09 to Present

N: 54 S: -54 E: 180 W: -180

70 Meters x 70 Meters COG
Eddy Dynamics, mIxing, Export, and Species composition (EDDIES) 0 BUOYS, MOORINGS, Water-based Platforms, AUVS, ROVS, Ships 2004-06-13 to Present

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

Enhancing Knowledge of the Arabian Sea Marine environment through Science and Advanced Training (EKAMSAT) 0 BUOYS, MOORINGS, Water-based Platforms, AUVS, ROVS, Ships 2023-06-10 to Present

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

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Ocean Survey Vessel (OSV) Bold hypoxia measurements 0 BUOYS, MOORINGS, Water-based Platforms, AUVS, ROVS, Ships 2006-09-06 to Present

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

ENVISAT MERIS Level-1B Full Resolution, Full Swath (FRS) Data, version 4 4 ENVISAT MERIS 2002-03-21 to 2012-05-09

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

NetCDF
ENVISAT MERIS Level-1B Reduced Resolution (RR) Data, version 4 4 ENVISAT MERIS 2002-03-21 to 2012-05-09

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

NetCDF
ENVISAT MERIS Level-2 Regional Full Resolution, Full Swath (FRS) Inherent Optical Properties (IOP) Data, version 2022.0 2022.0 ENVISAT MERIS 2002-03-21 to 2012-05-09

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

netCDF-4
ENVISAT MERIS Level-2 Regional Full Resolution, Full Swath (FRS) Ocean Color (OC) Data, version 2022.0 2022.0 ENVISAT MERIS 2002-03-21 to 2012-05-09

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

netCDF-4
ENVISAT MERIS Level-2 Regional Reduced Resolution (RR) Inherent Optical Properties (IOP) Data, version 2022.0 2022.0 ENVISAT MERIS 2002-03-21 to 2012-05-09

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

netCDF-4
ENVISAT MERIS Level-2 Regional Reduced Resolution (RR) Ocean Color (OC) Data, version 2022.0 2022.0 ENVISAT MERIS 2002-03-21 to 2012-05-09

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

netCDF-4
ENVISAT MERIS Level-3 Global Binned Chlorophyll (CHL) Data, version 2022.0 2022.0 ENVISAT MERIS 2002-03-21 to 2012-05-09

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

netCDF-4
ENVISAT MERIS Level-3 Global Binned Diffuse Attenuation Coefficient of Downwelling Irradiance (KD) Data, version 2022.0 2022.0 ENVISAT MERIS 2002-03-21 to 2012-05-09

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

netCDF-4
ENVISAT MERIS Level-3 Global Binned Inherent Optical Properties (IOP) Data, version 2022.0 2022.0 ENVISAT MERIS 2002-03-21 to 2012-05-09

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

netCDF-4
ENVISAT MERIS Level-3 Global Binned Particulate Inorganic Carbon (PIC) Data, version 2022.0 2022.0 ENVISAT MERIS 2002-03-21 to 2012-05-09

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

netCDF-4
ENVISAT MERIS Level-3 Global Binned Particulate Organic Carbon (POC) Data, version 2022.0 2022.0 ENVISAT MERIS 2002-03-21 to 2012-05-09

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

netCDF-4
ENVISAT MERIS Level-3 Global Binned Photosynthetically Available Radiation (PAR) Data, version 2022.0 2022.0 ENVISAT MERIS 2002-03-21 to 2012-05-09

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

netCDF-4
ENVISAT MERIS Level-3 Global Binned Remote-Sensing Reflectance (RRS) Data, version 2022.0 2022.0 ENVISAT MERIS 2002-03-21 to 2012-05-09

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

netCDF-4
ENVISAT MERIS Level-3 Global Mapped Chlorophyll (CHL) Data, version 2022.0 2022.0 ENVISAT MERIS 2002-03-21 to 2012-05-09

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

netCDF-4
ENVISAT MERIS Level-3 Global Mapped Diffuse Attenuation Coefficient of Downwelling Irradiance (KD) Data, version 2022.0 2022.0 ENVISAT MERIS 2002-03-21 to 2012-05-09

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

netCDF-4
ENVISAT MERIS Level-3 Global Mapped Inherent Optical Properties (IOP) Data, version 2022.0 2022.0 ENVISAT MERIS 2002-03-21 to 2012-05-09

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

netCDF-4
ENVISAT MERIS Level-3 Global Mapped Particulate Inorganic Carbon (PIC) Data, version 2022.0 2022.0 ENVISAT MERIS 2002-03-21 to 2012-05-09

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

netCDF-4
ENVISAT MERIS Level-3 Global Mapped Particulate Organic Carbon (POC) Data, version 2022.0 2022.0 ENVISAT MERIS 2002-03-21 to 2012-05-09

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

netCDF-4
ENVISAT MERIS Level-3 Global Mapped Photosynthetically Available Radiation (PAR) Data, version 2022.0 2022.0 ENVISAT MERIS 2002-03-21 to 2012-05-09

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

netCDF-4
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Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) Platform

SWOT provides detailed surface topography and monitors water body changes over time. The platform enables high-resolution ocean monitoring at 15-150 km spatial scales, tracking ocean currents, coastal dynamics, storm surges, and regional sea level changes. On land, SWOT measures water storage changes in lakes, reservoirs, rivers, and wetlands, supporting river discharge estimates for water resource assessment.

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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.

Ocean Data Tools

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Tool Description Services
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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