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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 | Temporal Extent | Version | Data State | Processing Level | Data Format | Related Topics |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATLAS/ICESat-2 L3A Along Track Inland Surface Water Data V007 | 2018-10-13 to Present | 007 | ACTIVE | 3 | HDF5 | Surface Water Features |
| ATLAS/ICESat-2 L3A Calibrated Backscatter Profiles and Atmospheric Layer Characteristics Quick Look V007 | 2025-06-08 to Present | 007 | ACTIVE | 3 | HDF5 | Cloud Properties, Lidar Backscatter |
| ATLAS/ICESat-2 L3A Ocean Surface Height V006 | 2018-10-13 to 2025-03-02 | 006 | COMPLETE | 3 | HDF5 | Sea Surface Height |
| ATLAS/ICESat-2 L3A Sea Ice Freeboard Quick Look V007 | 2025-06-08 to Present | 007 | ACTIVE | 3 | HDF5 | Freeboard |
| ATLAS/ICESat-2 L3B Monthly Gridded Atmosphere V005 | 2018-10-13 to 2024-05-10 | 005 | COMPLETE | 3 | HDF5 | Cloud Optical Depth/Thickness |
| ATLAS/ICESat-2 L3B Gridded Antarctic and Arctic Land Ice Height V004 | 2019-01-01 to Present | 004 | ACTIVE | 3 | netCDF-4 | Glacier Elevation/Ice Sheet Elevation |
| ICESat-2 L4 Grounding Zone for Antarctic Ice Shelves V001 | 2019-03-30 to 2020-09-30 | 1 | COMPLETE | 4 | HDF5, JPEG | Grounding Line |
| ATLAS/ICESat-2 L3B Monthly Gridded Dynamic Ocean Topography V003 | 2018-10-13 to 2025-03-01 | 003 | COMPLETE | 3 | HDF5 | Sea Surface Height |
| ICESat-2 Derived Canopy Height Model V001 | 2019-01-01 to 2021-12-31 | 1 | ACTIVE | 4 | COG | VEGETATION HEIGHT |
| ATLAS/ICESat-2 L3A Sea Ice Freeboard Quick Look V007 | 2025-06-08 to Present | 007 | ACTIVE | 3 | HDF5 | Freeboard |
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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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