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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 | Temporal Extent | Spatial Extent | Version | Data State | Processing Level | Data Format | Related Topics |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATLAS/ICESat-2 L3A Calibrated Backscatter Profiles and Atmospheric Layer Characteristics Quick Look V007 | 2025-06-08 to Present | N: 88 S: -88 E: 180 W: -180 | 007 | ACTIVE | 3 | HDF5 | Cloud Properties, Lidar Backscatter |
| ATLAS/ICESat-2 L3A Land Ice Height V006 | 2018-10-14 to 2025-03-02 | N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 | 006 | COMPLETE | 3 | HDF5 | Glacier Elevation/Ice Sheet Elevation |
| ATLAS/ICESat-2 L3A Sea Ice Freeboard Quick Look V007 | 2025-06-08 to Present | N: 88 S: -88 E: 180 W: -180 | 007 | ACTIVE | 3 | HDF5 | Freeboard |
| ATLAS/ICESat-2 L3A Sea Ice Height Quick Look V007 | 2025-06-08 to Present | N: 88 S: -88 E: 180 W: -180 | 007 | ACTIVE | 3 | HDF5 | Sea Ice Elevation |
| ATLAS/ICESat-2 L3B Gridded Antarctic and Arctic Land Ice Height Change V004 | 2019-01-01 to Present | N: 90 S: 59 E: 180 W: -180 | 004 | ACTIVE | 3 | netCDF-4 | Glacier Elevation/Ice Sheet Elevation |
| ATLAS/ICESat-2 L3B Monthly Gridded Dynamic Ocean Topography V004 | 2018-10-13 to Present | N: 88 S: -88 E: 180 W: -180 | 004 | ACTIVE | 3 | HDF5 | Sea Surface Height |
| ATLAS/ICESat-2 L3B Monthly 3-Month Gridded Dynamic Ocean Topography V002 | 2018-10-13 to Present | N: 88 S: -88 E: 180 W: -180 | 002 | ACTIVE | 3 | HDF5 | Sea Surface Height |
| MEaSUREs ITS_LIVE Antarctic Grounded Ice Sheet Elevation Change V001 | 1985-04-17 to 2020-12-16 | N: -60 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 | 1 | COMPLETE | 3 | netCDF-4 | Glacier Elevation/Ice Sheet Elevation |
| ICESat-2 Derived 30 m Along-Track Boreal Aboveground Biomass Density V001 | 2019-05-01 to 2021-09-30 | N: 71.41 S: 44.44 E: 169.14 W: -164.31 | 1 | COMPLETE | 4 | GeoPackage | Biomass |
| ATLAS/ICESat-2 L3A Sea Ice Height Quick Look V007 | 2025-06-08 to Present | N: 88 S: -88 E: 180 W: -180 | 007 | ACTIVE | 3 | HDF5 | Sea Ice Elevation |
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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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