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CALIOP Data Access and Tools
Data collected by NASA’s Cloud-Aerosol Lidar with Orthogonal Polarization (CALIOP) are integral for high-resolution vertical profiles of aerosols and clouds, among other investigations. Explore CALIOP datasets and learn more about relevant data tools.
Datasets
| Dataset | Temporal Extent | Spatial Extent | Version | Data State | Processing Level | Data Format | Related Topics |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CALIPSO CALIOP Regional Particulate Backscattering Coefficient (Bbp) Data, version 1 | 2006-04-28 to 2018-09-14 | N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 | 1 | COMPLETE | 3 | netCDF-4 | Ocean Color, Lidar Backscatter |
| CERES A-Train Integrated CALIPSO, CloudSat, CERES, and MODIS (CCCM) Merged Release D2 | 2006-07-01 to 2017-12-31 | RelD2 | COMPLETE | 2 | HDF4 | Albedo, Cloud Optical Depth/Thickness, Cloud Emissivity, Cloud Midlayer Temperature, Cloud Height | |
| CALIPSO Lidar Level 2 Blowing Snow - Antarctica, V2-00 | 2006-06-12 to 2023-07-01 | V2-00 | COMPLETE | 2 | HDF5 | Atmospheric Radiation, Surface Temperature, Wind Speed, Snow, Wind Direction | |
| CALIPSO Lidar Level 2 Blowing Snow - Greenland, V1-00 | 2006-06-12 to 2023-07-01 | V1-00 | COMPLETE | 2 | HDF5 | Atmospheric Radiation, Surface Temperature, Wind Speed, Snow, Wind Direction | |
| Global Space-based Stratospheric Aerosol Climatology Version 2.21 | 1979-01-01 to 2022-12-31 | 2.21 | COMPLETE | 3 | NetCDF-3 | Aerosols, Particulate Matter, Aerosol Optical Depth/Thickness, Aerosol Particle Properties, Aerosol Extinction | |
| CALIPSO Lidar Level 2 5 km Merged Layer, V4-51 | 2006-06-11 to 2023-06-30 | V4-51 | COMPLETE | 2 | HDF4 | Aerosols, Clouds, Cloud Optical Depth/Thickness, Cloud Properties, Particulate Matter | |
| CALIPSO Lidar Level 3 Tropospheric Aerosol Profiles, Cloud Free Data, Standard V4-21 | 2020-07-01 to 2022-01-01 | V4-21 | COMPLETE | 3 | HDF4 | Aerosol Optical Depth/Thickness, Aerosol Extinction, Dust/Ash/Smoke | |
| CALIPSO Lidar Level 3 Tropospheric Aerosol Profiles, Cloudy Sky Transparent Data, Standard V4-21 | 2020-07-01 to 2022-01-01 | V4-21 | COMPLETE | 3 | HDF4 | Aerosol Optical Depth/Thickness, Aerosol Extinction, Dust/Ash/Smoke | |
| CALIPSO Lidar Level 3 Tropospheric Aerosol Profiles, All Sky Data, Standard V4-21 | 2020-07-01 to 2022-01-01 | V4-21 | COMPLETE | 3 | HDF4 | Aerosol Optical Depth/Thickness, Aerosol Extinction, Dust/Ash/Smoke | |
| CALIPSO Lidar Level 3 Tropospheric Aerosol Profiles, Cloudy Sky Opaque Data, Standard V4-21 | 2020-07-01 to 2022-01-01 | V4-21 | COMPLETE | 3 | HDF4 | Aerosol Optical Depth/Thickness, Aerosol Extinction |
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CALIOP Data Tools
| Tool Sort descending | Description | Services | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASDC CALIPSO Search and Subset Tool | The CALIPSO Search and Subset web application enables a more sophisticated approach to selecting and ordering CALIPSO lidar data by date, time and geolocation. | Analysis, Search and Discovery, Visualization |
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