MLS NRT Data and Information
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MLS NRT version 5 product is now available. Users are encouraged to transition to the updated version with immediate effect. Version 4 will be available until July 1, 2022.
The Microwave Limb Sounder (MLS) instrument aboard NASA’s Aura satellite makes measurements of atmospheric composition, temperature, humidity, and cloud ice. MLS near real-time (NRT) data are available through LANCE generally within 45 to 140 minutes after a satellite observation.
To download MLS data, register for an Earthdata Login. Use the table below to access specific LANCE data products.
MLS / Aura - Collection 5
| Product Download | Description | Volume (GB/day) | Browse |
|---|---|---|---|
| ML2CO_NRT.005 | Carbon Monoxide (CO) MLS/Aura NRT L2 CO Mixing Ratio | 0.03 | N/A |
| ML2H2O_NRT.005 | Water Vapor (H2O) MLS/Aura NRT L2 H2O Mixing Ratio | 0.03 | N/A |
| ML2HNO3_NRT.005 | Nitric Acid (HNO3) MLS/Aura NRT L2 HNO3 Mixing Ratio | 0.03 | N/A |
| ML2N2O_NRT.005 | Nitrous Oxide (N2O) MLS/Aura NRT L2 N2O Mixing Ratio | 0.03 | N/A |
| ML2O3_NRT.005 | Ozone (O3) MLS/Aura NRT L2 O3 Mixing Ratio | 0.03 | N/A |
| ML2SO2_NRT.005 | Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) MLS/Aura NRT L2 SO2 Mixing Ratio | 0.02 | N/A |
| ML2T_NRT.005 | Temperature MLS/Aura NRT L2 Temperature | 0.03 | N/A |
MLS / Aura - Collection 4
| Product Download | Description | Volume (GB/day) | Browse |
|---|---|---|---|
| ML2CO_NRT.004 | Carbon Monoxide (CO) MLS/Aura NRT L2 CO Mixing Ratio | 0.03 | N/A |
| ML2H2O_NRT.004 | Water Vapor (H2O) MLS/Aura NRT L2 H2O Mixing Ratio | 0.03 | N/A |
| ML2HNO3_NRT.004 | Nitric Acid (HNO3) MLS/Aura NRT L2 HNO3 Mixing Ratio | 0.03 | N/A |
| ML2N2O_NRT.004 | Nitrous Oxide (N2O) MLS/Aura NRT L2 N2O Mixing Ratio | 0.03 | N/A |
| ML2O3_NRT.004 | Ozone (O3) MLS/Aura NRT L2 O3 Mixing Ratio | 0.03 | N/A |
| ML2SO2_NRT.004 | Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) MLS/Aura NRT L2 SO2 Mixing Ratio | 0.02 | N/A |
| ML2T_NRT.004 | Temperature MLS/Aura NRT L2 Temperature | 0.03 | N/A |