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AMSU-A Data Access and Tools
Data collected by NASA’s Advanced Microwave Sounding Unit (AMSU-A) instrument are integral for temperature profiles efforts, among other investigations. Explore AMSU instrument datasets and learn more about relevant data tools.
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Datasets
| Dataset | Temporal Extent | Spatial Extent | Version | Data State | Processing Level | Data Format | Related Topics |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIRS/Aqua L1B Near Real Time (NRT) AMSU (A1/A2) geolocated and calibrated brightness temperatures V005 (AIRABRAD_NRT) at GES DISC | 2015-12-15 to Present | N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 | 005 | ACTIVE | 1B | Brightness Temperature | |
| AIRS/Aqua L3 8-day Support Multiday Product (AIRS+AMSU) 1 degree x 1 degree V006 (AIRX3SP8) at GES DISC | 2002-09-01 to 2016-10-01 | N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 | 006 | COMPLETE | 3 | Tropopause, Surface Pressure, Air Temperature, Upper Air Temperature, Total Precipitable Water | |
| AIRS/Aqua L2 Cloud-Cleared Infrared Radiances (AIRS+AMSU+HSB) V006 (AIRH2CCF) at GES DISC | 2002-08-30 to 2003-02-05 | N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 | 006 | COMPLETE | 2 | Infrared Radiance | |
| AIRS/Aqua L3 Monthly Support Product (AIRS+AMSU) 1 degree x 1 degree V006 (AIRX3SPM) at GES DISC | 2002-09-01 to 2016-10-01 | N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 | 006 | COMPLETE | 3 | Tropopause, Surface Pressure, Air Temperature, Upper Air Temperature, Total Precipitable Water | |
| AIRS/Aqua L3 5-day Quantization in Physical Units (AIRS+AMSU+HSB) 5 degrees x 5 degrees V006 (AIRH3QP5) at GES DISC | 2002-09-01 to 2003-02-06 | N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 | 006 | COMPLETE | 3 | Air Temperature, Water Vapor Profiles, Cloud Top Pressure, Cloud Vertical Distribution | |
| Aqua/AIRS L3 Monthly Standard Physical Retrieval (AIRS+AMSU) 1 degree x 1 degree V7.0 at GES DISC | 2002-09-01 to 2016-10-01 | N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 | 7.0 | COMPLETE | 3 | Carbon Monoxide, Geopotential Height, Tropopause, Methane, Atmospheric Ozone | |
| Aqua/AIRS L2 Cloud-Cleared Infrared Radiances (AIRS+AMSU) V7.0 at GES DISC | 2002-08-30 to 2016-09-25 | N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 | 7.0 | ACTIVE | 2 | Infrared Radiance | |
| Sounder SIPS: AQUA AIRS IR + MW Level 3 CLIMCAPS : Comprehensive Quality Control Gridded Monthly V2 (SNDRAQIML3CMCCP) at GES DISC | 2002-08-31 to 2016-10-01 | N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 | 2 | ACTIVE | 3 | Tropospheric Ozone, Tropopause, Methane, Atmospheric Ozone, Surface Pressure | |
| Aqua/AIRS L3 Monthly Standard Physical Retrieval (AIRS+AMSU+HSB) 1 degree x 1 degree V7.0 at GES DISC | 2002-09-01 to 2003-03-01 | N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 | 7.0 | ACTIVE | 3 | Carbon Monoxide, Geopotential Height, Tropopause, Methane, Atmospheric Ozone | |
| Sounder SIPS: AQUA AIRS IR MW Level 3 CLIMCAPS : Specific Quality Control Gridded Daily V2 (SNDRAQIML3SDCCP) at GES DISC | 2002-08-31 to 2016-09-26 | N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 | 2 | ACTIVE | 3 | Tropospheric Ozone, Tropopause, Methane, Atmospheric Ozone, Surface Pressure |
AMSU-A Data Tools
| Tool Sort descending | Description | Services | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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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