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ICESat-2 Data Access and Tools
NASA's Ice, Cloud, and Land Elevation Satellite-2 (ICESat-2) platform collects an exrtremely detailed, precise picture of heights of Earth’s surfaces. Explore ICESat-2 datasets and learn more about relevant data tools.
ICESat-2 Data Tools
| Tool Sort descending | Description | Services | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biomass Earthdata Dashboard | Observe global forest biomass harmonization activity with the Biomass Earthdata Dashboard. | Analysis, Search and Discovery, Visualization | |
| 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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Datasets
| Dataset | Instruments | Temporal Extent | Spatial Extent | Version | Data State | Data Format | Related Topics |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aboveground Biomass Density for High Latitude Forests from ICESat-2, 2020 | ATLAS, Sentinel-2 MSI | 2019-06-01 to 2021-09-30 | N: 78.5313 S: 43.705 E: 178.399 W: -179.818 | 1 | COMPLETE | multiple | Biomass, Forests |
| Global Vegetation Height Metrics from GEDI and ICESat2 | ATLAS, GEDI | 2019-01-01 to 2022-12-31 | N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 | 1 | COMPLETE | COG | VEGETATION HEIGHT, Forest Composition/Vegetation Structure |
| Global Forest Aboveground Carbon Stocks and Fluxes from GEDI and ICESat-2, 2018-2021 | ATLAS, GEDI | 2018-10-01 to 2021-10-01 | N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 | 1 | COMPLETE | COG | Carbon, Carbon Sequestration, Carbon Flux, Forests |
| ATLAS/ICESat-2 L3A Land and Vegetation Height Quick Look V007 | ATLAS | 2025-06-01 | N: 88 S: -88 E: 180 W: -180 | 007 | PLANNED | HDF5 | Terrain Elevation, VEGETATION HEIGHT |
| ATLAS/ICESat-2 L3A Along Track Inland Surface Water Data Quick Look V007 | ATLAS | 2025-06-01 | N: 88 S: -88 E: 180 W: -180 | 007 | PLANNED | HDF5 | Surface Water Features |
| ATLAS/ICESat-2 L3A Sea Ice Freeboard Quick Look V007 | ATLAS | 2025-06-01 | N: 88 S: -88 E: 180 W: -180 | 007 | PLANNED | HDF5 | Freeboard |
| ATLAS/ICESat-2 L3A Calibrated Backscatter Profiles and Atmospheric Layer Characteristics Quick Look V007 | ATLAS | 2025-06-01 | N: 88 S: -88 E: 180 W: -180 | 007 | PLANNED | HDF5 | Cloud Properties, Lidar Backscatter |
| ATLAS/ICESat-2 L3A Sea Ice Height Quick Look V007 | ATLAS | 2025-06-01 | N: 88 S: -88 E: 180 W: -180 | 007 | PLANNED | HDF5 | Sea Ice Elevation |
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