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OCI Data Access and Tools
Data collected by NASA’s Ocean Color Instrument (OCI) provides essential information about how Earth's atmosphere and ocean interact, which helps researchers monitor and respond to changes in Earth's ecosystem. Explore OCI datasets and learn more about relevant data tools.
Datasets
Datasets
| Dataset Sort descending | Temporal Extent | Version | Data State | Processing Level | Data Format | Science Keywords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PACE OCI Level-0 Raw Data, version 1 | 2024-02-08 to Present | 1 | ACTIVE | 0 | binary | Ocean Optics |
| PACE OCI Level-1A Science Data, version 2 | 2024-03-05 to Present | 2 | ACTIVE | 1 | netCDF-4 | Ocean Optics, Calibration, Infrared Wavelengths, Sensor Characteristics, Visible Wavelengths |
| PACE OCI Level-1B Science Data, version 3 | 2024-03-05 to Present | 3 | ACTIVE | 1 | netCDF-4 | Ocean Optics, Infrared Wavelengths, Sensor Characteristics, Visible Wavelengths |
| PACE OCI Level-1C Science Data, version 3 | 2024-03-05 to Present | 3 | ACTIVE | 1 | netCDF-4 | Ocean Optics, Infrared Wavelengths, Sensor Characteristics, Visible Wavelengths |
| PACE OCI Level-2 Regional Aerosol Index, Unified Aerosol Algorithm (UAA) - Near Real-time (NRT) Data, version 3.1 | 2024-03-05 to Present | 3.1 | ACTIVE | 2 | netCDF-4 | Aerosol Optical Depth/Thickness, UV Aerosol Index |
| PACE OCI Level-2 Regional Aerosol Index, Unified Aerosol Algorithm (UAA) Data, version 3.1 | 2024-03-05 to Present | 3.1 | ACTIVE | 2 | netCDF-4 | Aerosol Optical Depth/Thickness, UV Aerosol Index |
| PACE OCI Level-2 Regional Aerosol Optical Properties, Unified Aerosol Algorithm (UAA) Algorithm - Near Real-time (NRT) Data, version 3.1 | 2024-03-05 to Present | 3.1 | ACTIVE | 2 | netCDF-4 | Aerosol Optical Depth/Thickness, UV Aerosol Index |
| PACE OCI Level-2 Regional Aerosol Optical Properties, Unified Aerosol Algorithm (UAA) Algorithm Data, version 3.1 | 2024-03-05 to Present | 3.1 | ACTIVE | 2 | netCDF-4 | Aerosol Optical Depth/Thickness, UV Aerosol Index |
| PACE OCI Level-2 Regional Apparent Optical Properties - Near Real-time (NRT) Data, version 3.1 | 2024-03-05 to Present | 3.1 | ACTIVE | 2 | netCDF-4 | Ocean Color, Reflectance, Aerosol Optical Depth/Thickness, Solar Induced Fluorescence, Fluorescence, Water Color, Light Transmission, Surface Water |
| PACE OCI Level-2 Regional Apparent Optical Properties - Near Real-time (NRT) Data, version 3.2 | 2024-03-05 to Present | 3.2 | PLANNED | 2 | netCDF-4 | Ocean Color, Reflectance, Aerosol Optical Depth/Thickness, Solar Induced Fluorescence, Fluorescence, Water Color, Light Transmission, Surface Water |
| PACE OCI Level-2 Regional Apparent Optical Properties Data, version 3.1 | 2024-03-05 to Present | 3.1 | ACTIVE | 2 | netCDF-4 | Ocean Color, Reflectance, Aerosol Optical Depth/Thickness, Solar Induced Fluorescence, Fluorescence, Water Color, Light Transmission, Surface Water |
| PACE OCI Level-2 Regional Apparent Optical Properties Data, version 3.2 | 2024-03-05 to Present | 3.2 | PLANNED | 2 | netCDF-4 | Ocean Color, Reflectance, Aerosol Optical Depth/Thickness, Solar Induced Fluorescence, Fluorescence, Water Color, Light Transmission, Surface Water |
| PACE OCI Level-2 Regional Cloud Mask - Near Real-time (NRT) Data, version 3.1 | 2024-03-05 to Present | 3.1 | ACTIVE | 2 | netCDF-4 | Visible Wavelengths, Clouds |
| PACE OCI Level-2 Regional Cloud Mask - Near Real-time (NRT) Data, version 3.2 | 2024-03-05 to Present | 3.2 | PLANNED | 2 | netCDF-4 | Visible Wavelengths, Clouds |
| PACE OCI Level-2 Regional Cloud Mask Data, version 3.1 | 2024-03-05 to Present | 3.1 | ACTIVE | 2 | netCDF-4 | Visible Wavelengths, Clouds |
| PACE OCI Level-2 Regional Cloud Mask Data, version 3.2 | 2024-03-05 to Present | 3.2 | PLANNED | 2 | netCDF-4 | Visible Wavelengths, Clouds |
| PACE OCI Level-2 Regional Cloud Optical Properties - Near Real-time (NRT) Data, version 3.1 | 2024-03-05 to Present | 3.1 | ACTIVE | 2 | netCDF-4 | Visible Wavelengths, Clouds, Cloud Properties, Cloud Microphysics, Cloud Optical Depth/Thickness |
| PACE OCI Level-2 Regional Cloud Optical Properties - Near Real-time (NRT) Data, version 3.2 | 2024-03-05 to Present | 3.2 | PLANNED | 2 | netCDF-4 | Visible Wavelengths, Clouds, Cloud Properties, Cloud Microphysics, Cloud Optical Depth/Thickness |
| PACE OCI Level-2 Regional Cloud Optical Properties Data, version 3.1 | 2024-03-05 to Present | 3.1 | ACTIVE | 2 | netCDF-4 | Visible Wavelengths, Clouds, Cloud Properties, Cloud Microphysics, Cloud Optical Depth/Thickness |
| PACE OCI Level-2 Regional Cloud Optical Properties Data, version 3.2 | 2024-03-05 to Present | 3.2 | PLANNED | 2 | netCDF-4 | Visible Wavelengths, Clouds, Cloud Properties, Cloud Microphysics, Cloud Optical Depth/Thickness |
| PACE OCI Level-2 Regional Land Vegetation Indices - Near Real-time (NRT) Data, version 3.1 | 2024-03-05 to Present | 3.1 | ACTIVE | 2 | netCDF-4 | CHLOROPHYLL INDEX RED EDGE (CIRE), PHOTOCHEMICAL REFLECTANCE INDEX (PRI), CAROTENOID CONTENT INDEX (CAR), CHLOROPHYLL-CAROTENOID INDEX (CCI), MODIFIED ANTHOCYANIN REFLECTANCE INDEX (MARI), NORMALIZED DIFFERENCE INFRARED INDEX (NDII), Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI), NORMALIZED DIFFERENCE WATER INDEX (NDWI), NORMALIZED DIFFERENCE SNOW INDEX (NDSI), ENHANCED VEGETATION INDEX (EVI), CHLOROPHYLL INDEX RED EDGE (CIRE), PHOTOCHEMICAL REFLECTANCE INDEX (PRI), CAROTENOID CONTENT INDEX (CAR), CHLOROPHYLL-CAROTENOID INDEX (CCI), MODIFIED ANTHOCYANIN REFLECTANCE INDEX (MARI), NORMALIZED DIFFERENCE INFRARED INDEX (NDII), NORMALIZED DIFFERENCE WATER INDEX (NDWI), NORMALIZED DIFFERENCE SNOW INDEX (NDSI) |
| PACE OCI Level-2 Regional Land Vegetation Indices Data, version 3.1 | 2024-03-05 to Present | 3.1 | ACTIVE | 2 | netCDF-4 | Enhanced Vegetation Index (EVI), CHLOROPHYLL INDEX RED EDGE (CIRE), PHOTOCHEMICAL REFLECTANCE INDEX (PRI), CAROTENOID CONTENT INDEX (CAR), CHLOROPHYLL-CAROTENOID INDEX (CCI), MODIFIED ANTHOCYANIN REFLECTANCE INDEX (MARI), NORMALIZED DIFFERENCE INFRARED INDEX (NDII), Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI), NORMALIZED DIFFERENCE WATER INDEX (NDWI), NORMALIZED DIFFERENCE SNOW INDEX (NDSI), ENHANCED VEGETATION INDEX (EVI), CHLOROPHYLL INDEX RED EDGE (CIRE), PHOTOCHEMICAL REFLECTANCE INDEX (PRI), CAROTENOID CONTENT INDEX (CAR), CHLOROPHYLL-CAROTENOID INDEX (CCI), MODIFIED ANTHOCYANIN REFLECTANCE INDEX (MARI), NORMALIZED DIFFERENCE INFRARED INDEX (NDII), NORMALIZED DIFFERENCE WATER INDEX (NDWI), NORMALIZED DIFFERENCE SNOW INDEX (NDSI) |
| PACE OCI Level-2 Regional Ocean Biogeochemical Properties - Near Real-time (NRT) Data, version 3.1 | 2024-03-05 to Present | 3.1 | ACTIVE | 2 | netCDF-4 | Chlorophyll Concentration, Chlorophyll, Chlorophyll, Chlorophyll, Chlorophyll Concentrations, Organic Matter, Organic Carbon, CARBON, Phytoplankton, Surface Water |
| PACE OCI Level-2 Regional Ocean Biogeochemical Properties - Near Real-time (NRT) Data, version 3.2 | 2024-03-05 to Present | 3.2 | PLANNED | 2 | netCDF-4 | Chlorophyll Concentration, Chlorophyll, Chlorophyll, Chlorophyll, Chlorophyll Concentrations, Organic Matter, Organic Carbon, CARBON, Phytoplankton, Surface Water |
| PACE OCI Level-2 Regional Ocean Biogeochemical Properties Data, version 3.1 | 2024-03-05 to Present | 3.1 | ACTIVE | 2 | netCDF-4 | Chlorophyll Concentration, Chlorophyll, Chlorophyll, Chlorophyll, Chlorophyll Concentrations, Organic Matter, Organic Carbon, CARBON, Phytoplankton, Surface Water |
OCI Data Tools
| Tool Sort descending | Description | Services | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Color Level 3 and 4 Browser | The Ocean Color Level 3 and 4 Browser allows users to view, download, or order global composites at various spatial and temporal scales (level 3) or get results from analyses of lower-level data (level 4). | Analysis, Search and Discovery, Visualization | |
| Worldview | Worldview offers the capability to interactively browse over 1,200 global, full-resolution satellite imagery layers and download the underlying data. | Analysis, Search and Discovery, Visualization, Access, Comparison, Monitoring Natural Events |
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