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ATLAS Data Access and Tools
Data collected by NASA's Advanced Topographic Laser Altimeter System (ATLAS) instrument are integral for cryospheric elevation efforts, among other investigations. Explore ATLAS instrument datasets and learn more about relevant data tools.
Datasets
| Dataset Sort descending | Temporal Extent | Version | Data State | Processing Level | Data Format | Related Topics |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aboveground Biomass Density for High Latitude Forests from ICESat-2, 2020 | 2019-06-01 to 2021-09-30 | 1 | COMPLETE | 4 | multiple | Biomass, Forests |
| ATLAS/ICESat-2 L1B Converted Telemetry Data V007 | 2018-10-13 to Present | 007 | ACTIVE | 1B | HDF5 | Sensor Characteristics |
| ATLAS/ICESat-2 L2A Global Geolocated Photon Data V007 | 2018-10-13 to Present | 007 | ACTIVE | 2A | HDF5 | Terrain Elevation |
| ATLAS/ICESat-2 L2A Normalized Relative Backscatter Profiles V006 | 2018-10-13 to 2025-03-02 | 006 | COMPLETE | 2A | HDF5 | Lidar Backscatter |
| ATLAS/ICESat-2 L2A Normalized Relative Backscatter Profiles V007 | 2018-10-13 to Present | 007 | ACTIVE | 2A | HDF5 | Lidar Backscatter |
| ATLAS/ICESat-2 L3A Along Track Coastal and Nearshore Bathymetry V001 | 2018-10-14 to Present | 001 | ACTIVE | 3 | HDF5 | Coastal Bathymetry, Sea Surface Height |
| ATLAS/ICESat-2 L3A Along Track Inland Surface Water Data Quick Look V007 | 2025-06-07 to Present | 007 | ACTIVE | 3 | HDF5 | Surface Water Features |
| ATLAS/ICESat-2 L3A Along Track Inland Surface Water Data Quick Look V007 | 2025-06-07 to Present | 007 | ACTIVE | 3 | HDF5 | Surface Water Features |
| ATLAS/ICESat-2 L3A Along Track Inland Surface Water Data V006 | 2018-10-13 to 2025-03-02 | 006 | COMPLETE | 3 | HDF5 | Surface Water Processes/Measurements |
| ATLAS/ICESat-2 L3A Along Track Inland Surface Water Data V007 | 2018-10-13 to Present | 007 | ACTIVE | 3 | HDF5 | Surface Water Features |
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ATLAS Data Tools
| Tool Sort descending | Description | Services | |
|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAltimetry | OpenAltimetry is a map-based visualization tool for exploring surface elevation data across Earth over time. | Analysis, Search and Discovery, Visualization |
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