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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Circumpolar Boreal Forest Aboveground Biomass Density and Vegetation Height, V3 | 2020-01-01 to 2020-12-31 | N: 78.5313 S: 43.7519 E: 179.822 W: -180 | 3 | INREVIEW | 3 | COG | VEGETATION HEIGHT, Vegetation Cover, Forests, Biomass |
| Aboveground Biomass Density for High Latitude Forests from ICESat-2, 2020 | 2019-06-01 to 2021-09-30 | N: 78.5313 S: 43.705 E: 178.399 W: -179.818 | 1 | COMPLETE | 4 | multiple | Biomass, Forests |
| Global Vegetation Height Metrics from GEDI and ICESat2 | 2019-01-01 to 2022-12-31 | N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 | 1 | COMPLETE | 3 | COG | VEGETATION HEIGHT, Forest Composition/Vegetation Structure |
| Global Forest Aboveground Carbon Stocks and Fluxes from GEDI and ICESat-2, 2018-2021 | 2018-10-01 to 2021-10-01 | N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 | 1 | COMPLETE | 4 | COG | Carbon, Carbon Sequestration, Carbon Flux, Forests |
| ICESat-2 and CryoSat-2 L4 Monthly Arctic Snow Depth and Sea Ice Thickness V001 | 2018-10-01 to 2021-04-30 | N: 90 S: 62 E: 180 W: -180 | 1 | ACTIVE | 4 | netCDF-4 | Ice Depth/Thickness, Snow Depth |
| 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 |
| ICESat-2 L4 Monthly Gridded Sea Ice Thickness V004 | 2018-11-01 to 2025-04-30 | N: 88 S: 30 E: 180 W: -180 | 4 | ACTIVE | 4 | netCDF-4 | Ice Depth/Thickness, Snow Depth |
| ATLAS/ICESat-2 L2A Global Geolocated Photon Data V006 | 2018-10-13 to 2025-03-03 | N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 | 006 | COMPLETE | 2A | HDF5 | Terrain Elevation |
| ATLAS/ICESat-2 L3A Along Track Inland Surface Water Data V007 | 2018-10-13 to Present | N: 88 S: -88 E: 180 W: -180 | 007 | ACTIVE | 3 | HDF5 | Surface Water Features |
| ATLAS/ICESat-2 L3A Land and Vegetation Height V006 | 2018-10-14 to 2025-03-02 | N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 | 006 | COMPLETE | 3 | HDF5 | Terrain 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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