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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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GHRSST NOAA/STAR GOES-16 ABI L2P America Region SST v2.70 dataset in GDS2 2.70 GOES-16 ABI 2017-12-15

N: 59 S: -59 E: -15 W: -135

2000 Meters x 2000 Meters netCDF-4
GHRSST NOAA/STAR GOES-16 ABI L3C America Region SST v2.70 dataset in GDS2 2.70 GOES-16 ABI 2017-12-15

N: 59 S: -59 E: -15 W: -135

0.02 Decimal Degrees x 0.02 Decimal Degrees netCDF-4
GHRSST NOAA/STAR GOES-17 ABI L2P America Region SST v2.71 dataset in GDS2 2.71 GOES-17 ABI 2019-10-16 to 2023-01-10

N: 60 S: -60 E: -77 W: 163

2000 Meters x 2000 Meters netCDF-4
GHRSST NOAA/STAR GOES-17 ABI L3C America Region SST v2.71 dataset in GDS2 2.71 GOES-17 ABI 2019-10-16 to 2023-01-10

N: 60 S: -60 E: -77 W: 163

0.02 Decimal Degrees x 0.02 Decimal Degrees netCDF-4
GHRSST NOAA/STAR GOES-19 ABI L2P America Region SST v3.0 dataset 3.0 GOES-19 2025-04-01

N: 59 S: -59 E: -15 W: -135

2000 Meters x 2000 Meters netCDF-4
GHRSST NOAA/STAR GOES-19 ABI L3C America Region SST v3.0 dataset 3.0 GOES-19 ABI 2025-04-01

N: 81 S: -81 E: 6 W: -156

0.02 Decimal Degrees x 0.02 Decimal Degrees netCDF-4
GHRSST NOAA/STAR Himawari-08 AHI L2P Pacific Ocean Region SST v2.70 dataset in GDS2 2.70 Himawari-8 AHI 2019-10-16 to 2022-12-14

N: 59 S: -59 E: -160 W: 80

2000 Meters x 2000 Meters netCDF-4
GHRSST NOAA/STAR Himawari-08 AHI L3C Pacific Ocean Region SST v2.70 dataset in GDS2 2.70 Himawari-8 AHI 2019-10-16 to 2022-12-14

N: 59 S: -59 E: -160 W: 80

0.02 Decimal Degrees x 0.02 Decimal Degrees netCDF-4
GHRSST NOAA/STAR Metop-A AVHRR FRAC ACSPO v2.80 0.02 L3U Dataset (GDS v2) 2.80 METOP-A AVHRR-3 2006-12-01 to 2021-11-14

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

0.02 Decimal Degrees x 0.02 Decimal Degrees netCDF-4
GHRSST NOAA/STAR Metop-A AVHRR FRAC ACSPO v2.80 1km L2P Dataset (GDS v2) 2.80 METOP-A AVHRR 2006-12-01 to 2021-11-14

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

1100 Meters x 1100 Meters netCDF-4
GHRSST NOAA/STAR Metop-B AVHRR FRAC ACSPO v2.80 0.02 L3U Dataset (GDS v2) 2.80 METOP-B AVHRR-3 2012-10-19

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

0.02 Decimal Degrees x 0.02 Decimal Degrees netCDF-4
GHRSST NOAA/STAR Metop-B AVHRR FRAC ACSPO v2.80 1km L2P Dataset (GDS v2) 2.80 METOP-B AVHRR-3 2012-10-19

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

1100 Meters x 1100 Meters netCDF-4
GHRSST NOAA/STAR Metop-C AVHRR FRAC ACSPO v2.80 0.02 L3U Dataset (GDS v2) 2.80 METOP-C AVHRR-3 2018-12-04

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

0.02 Decimal Degrees x 0.02 Decimal Degrees netCDF-4
GHRSST NOAA/STAR Metop-C AVHRR FRAC ACSPO v2.80 1km L2P Dataset (GDS v2) 2.80 METOP-C AVHRR-3 2018-12-04

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

1100 Meters x 1100 Meters netCDF-4
GLAS/ICESat L1B Global Elevation Data (HDF5) V034 034 ICESat ALTIMETERS, CD, GLAS, GPS, GPS Receiver, LA, PC 2003-02-20 to 2009-10-11

N: 86 S: -86 E: 180 W: -180

60 Meters to 70 Meters x 60 Meters to 70 Meters HDF5
GLAS/ICESat L1B Global Elevation Data (HDF5) V034 034 ICESat ALTIMETERS, CD, GLAS, GPS, GPS Receiver, LA, PC 2003-02-20 to 2009-10-11

N: 86 S: -86 E: 180 W: -180

60 Meters to 70 Meters x 60 Meters to 70 Meters HDF5
GLAS/ICESat L1B Global Elevation Data (HDF5) V034 034 ICESat ALTIMETERS, CD, GLAS, GPS, GPS Receiver, LA, PC 2003-02-20 to 2009-10-11

N: 86 S: -86 E: 180 W: -180

60 Meters to 70 Meters x 60 Meters to 70 Meters HDF5
GLAS/ICESat L2 Ocean Altimetry Data (HDF5) V034 034 ICESat ALTIMETERS, CD, GLAS, GPS, GPS Receiver, LA, PC 2003-02-20 to 2009-10-11

N: 86 S: -86 E: 180 W: -180

60 Meters to 70 Meters x 60 Meters to 70 Meters HDF
GLAS/ICESat L2 Ocean Altimetry Data (HDF5) V034 034 ICESat ALTIMETERS, CD, GLAS, GPS, GPS Receiver, LA, PC 2003-02-20 to 2009-10-11

N: 86 S: -86 E: 180 W: -180

60 Meters to 70 Meters x 60 Meters to 70 Meters HDF
GLAS/ICESat L2 Ocean Altimetry Data (HDF5) V034 034 ICESat ALTIMETERS, CD, GLAS, GPS, GPS Receiver, LA, PC 2003-02-20 to 2009-10-11

N: 86 S: -86 E: 180 W: -180

60 Meters to 70 Meters x 60 Meters to 70 Meters HDF
GLAS/ICESat L2 Sea Ice Altimetry Data (HDF5) V034 034 ICESat ALTIMETERS, CD, GLAS, GPS, GPS Receiver, LA, PC 2003-02-20 to 2009-10-11

N: 86 S: -86 E: 180 W: -180

60 Meters to 70 Meters x 60 Meters to 70 Meters HDF
GLAS/ICESat L2 Sea Ice Altimetry Data (HDF5) V034 034 ICESat ALTIMETERS, CD, GLAS, GPS, GPS Receiver, LA, PC 2003-02-20 to 2009-10-11

N: 86 S: -86 E: 180 W: -180

60 Meters to 70 Meters x 60 Meters to 70 Meters HDF
GLAS/ICESat L2 Sea Ice Altimetry Data (HDF5) V034 034 ICESat ALTIMETERS, CD, GLAS, GPS, GPS Receiver, LA, PC 2003-02-20 to 2009-10-11

N: 86 S: -86 E: 180 W: -180

60 Meters to 70 Meters x 60 Meters to 70 Meters HDF
Glider measurements near Tampa, FL 0 BUOYS, MOORINGS, Water-based Platforms, AUVS, ROVS, Ships 2009-02-06 to Present

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

Global colored dissolved organic matter (CDOM) measurements 0 BUOYS, MOORINGS, Water-based Platforms, AUVS, ROVS, Ships 2005-08-28 to Present

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

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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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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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