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Demystifying the Cloud—Simple Workflows for Accessing NASA NSIDC DAAC Data in the Cloud

Working with data in the cloud can seem daunting, but it doesn’t need to be! Join us August 2 at 2 p.m., EDT [UTC -4], for a demonstration of two straightforward workflows for accessing NASA's snow and ice data in the Earthdata Cloud.

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July 16, 2023

IceFlow and icepyx—Python tools for Harmonizing Laser Altimetry Datasets in an Open Science Framework

Join us to learn how to harmonize IceBridge, ICESat-1, and ICESat-2 data products into similar formats and apply the necessary geophysical corrections for users to immediately access, compare, and visualize data using Python and Jupyter Notebook based tools.

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May 5, 2021

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Earth Science Data Roundup: August 2025

A summary of datasets, products, and resources released by NASA’s Distributed Active Archive Centers (DAACs) in July 2025.

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Aug. 13, 2025

Earth Science Data Roundup: February 2024

A summary of datasets, products, and resources released by NASA’s Distributed Active Archive Centers (DAACs) in January 2024.

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Feb. 5, 2024

Data Tool in Focus: OpenAltimetry

OpenAltimetry lets users explore changes on Earth’s surface around the globe and over time, and all they need is a web browser.

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Dec. 20, 2023

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Visualize and Explore Surface Elevation Data with OpenAltimetry

OpenAltimetry, a cyberinfrastructure platform for working with data from NASA’s Ice, Cloud, and land Elevation Satellite (ICESat) and ICESat-2 missions, is now a full NASA Earth science application.

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Oct. 5, 2023

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