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ICESat Resources
Earthdata resources for users working with NASA’s NASA's Ice, Cloud, and land Elevation Satellite (ICESat) data include tutorials and other learning resources, news announcements such as instrument updates and data releases, user guides and related documents, and frequently asked questions.
ICESat Learning Resources
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.
Webinar
July 16, 2023
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.
Webinar
May 5, 2021
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A summary of datasets, products, and resources released by NASA’s Distributed Active Archive Centers (DAACs) in July 2025.
News
Aug. 13, 2025
OpenAltimetry lets users explore changes on Earth’s surface around the globe and over time, and all they need is a web browser.
Feature Article
Dec. 20, 2023
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.
News
Oct. 5, 2023
A summary of datasets, products, and resources released by NASA’s Distributed Active Archive Centers (DAACs) in September 2023.
News
Sept. 29, 2023
Researchers use remote sensing to measure mangrove forest extent and tree height to inform sustainable management of these ecosystems.
Feature Article
March 19, 2021
Researchers peer deep into tropical forests, weighing their status as climate balancers.
Feature Article
Dec. 28, 2020
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