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Atmospheric Carbon Monoxide Data Access and Tools

From discovery to visualization, data tools such as the MOPITT Search and Subsetting Web Application, NASA’s Air Quality and Climate Anomaly Viewer, and the Wisconsin Horizontal Interpolation Program for Satellites (WHIPS) guide users in making the most of atmospheric carbon monoxide data.

Commonly Used Carbon Monoxide Data at a Glance

Descriptions of these measurements will be reviewed in more detail later in this Data Pathfinder. The following sections will help guide you to topic-specific data and resources for accessing, visualizing, preparing/manipulating (e.g. subsetting), and analyzing data. Each observation, model, and reanalysis data has unique characteristics that should be considered when evaluating its use.

An asterisk (*) next to an entry indicates that near real-time (NRT) data products are available through NASA's Land, Atmosphere Near real-time Capability for EOS (LANCE). While not intended for scientific research, NRT data are good resources for monitoring ongoing or time-critical events. To learn more about the difference between NRT and Standard Science Products, see Near Real Time versus Standard Products.

Spatial Resolution	Spatial Coverage	Temporal Resolution	Temporal Coverage	Spectral Resolution	Satellite/ Platform	Name (Sensor, Model, etc.)	Observation, Model, or Reanalysis	File Format
50 km x 50 km	Global	6 minutes	2002-present	2,378 infrared channels in the 3.74-15.4 micron spectral range	Aqua	*AIRS	Observation	HDF-EOS
165 km x 3 km	Near-global	Twice daily [day, night]	2004-present	At millimeter and submillimeter wavelengths	Aqua	*MLS	Observation	HDF-EOS5
~22 km	Global	Daily, Monthly	2000-present	near-infrared radiation at 2.3 µm and thermal-infrared radiation at 4.7 µm	Terra	*MOPITT	Observation	HDF-EOS5
5.5 km x 7 km	Global	101.5 minutes	2018-present	270 nm-2.3 µm, 0.55 nm	Sentinel-5P	TROPOMI	Observation	netCDF
0.25º x 0.25°	Global	15 min, Hourly	Daily 5-day forecast	N/A	N/A	GEOS-CF	Model	netCDF
0.25º x 0.312°	Global	3-hourly	Near-real time assimilation (DAS), 10-day forecast at 00z and 5-day forecast at 12z	N/A	N/A	GEOS FP	Analysis	netCDF
Point measurements	Global	Periodic flights occurred during each deployment	2016-2018	varies	Airborne Field Campaign	Atmospheric Tomography Mission (ATom) campaign with varying instruments	Observation	netCDF

Atmospheric Carbon Monoxide Datasets

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CARVE: L2 Merged Atmospheric CO2, CO, O3 and CH4 Concentrations, Alaska, 2012-2015	1	C-23 Sherpa	CARBON ANALYZERS	2012-05-23 to 2014-11-09	N: 71.5622 S: 60.2085 E: -131.755 W: -168.111	CSV
CITE-2 Electra In-Situ Trace Gas Data	1	NASA ELECTRA	GRAB SAMPLERS, GAS CHROMATOGRAPHS, CHEMILUMINESCENCE	1986-08-11 to 1986-09-07	N: 44.43 S: 30.55 E: -68.12 W: -131.91	GTE
DC3 In-Situ DC-8 Aircraft Trace Gas Data	1	NASA DC-8	GC-MS, TD-LIF, DACOM, LWCC, CIT-ToF-CIMS, CHEMILUMINESCENCE, PTR-MS, DFGAS, AVOCET	2012-05-04 to 2012-06-23		ICARTT
DC3 In-Situ DLR-Falcon Trace Gas Data	1	DLR-Falcon	CIT-ToF-CIMS, CRDS, GAS SENSORS, CHEMILUMINESCENCE, OZONE SENSOR, GAS CHROMATOGRAPHS	2012-05-29 to 2012-06-18		ICARTT
DC3 In-Situ NSF/NCAR GV-HIAPER Trace Gas Data	1	NSF/NCAR GV HIAPER	TOGA, CRDS, CAMS, CIT-ToF-CIMS, CIMS, CHEMILUMINESCENCE	2012-05-11 to 2012-07-01		ICARTT
DC3 Merge Data Files	1	DLR-Falcon, NSF/NCAR GV HIAPER, NASA DC-8		2012-05-18 to 2012-06-30		ICARTT
DISCOVER-AQ California Deployment Analysis and Ancillary Ground Site Data	1	GROUND STATIONS, Vaisala WXT520	GC-MS, N2O/CO QC Laser-Based Sensor, NH3 QC Laser-Based Sensor, LI-7700, LI-7500, TEMPERATURE SENSORS, PRESSURE SENSORS	2013-01-14 to 2013-02-10		ICARTT
DISCOVER-AQ California Deployment California Air Resources Board (CARB) Data	1	GROUND STATIONS	GAS SENSORS, TEMPERATURE SENSORS, PRESSURE SENSORS	2013-01-12 to 2013-02-14		ICARTT
DISCOVER-AQ California Deployment P-3B Aircraft In Situ Trace Gas Data	1	P-3B	TD-LIF, DACOM, DFGAS, Picarro G2301-m, PTR-MS, LI-6252	2013-01-09 to 2013-02-10		ICARTT
DISCOVER-AQ California Deployment P-3B Aircraft Merged Data Files	1	P-3B	Computer	2013-01-15 to 2013-02-08		ICARTT
DISCOVER-AQ California Deployment San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District Ground Site Data	1	GROUND STATIONS	GAS SENSORS, TEMPERATURE SENSORS, PRESSURE SENSORS, Teledyne API Model T200UP NO-NO2 Analyzer, CAPS NO2 Analyzer, Teledyne API Model T200U NO/NO2/NOx Analyzer, LGR CRDS	2013-01-04 to 2013-02-14		ICARTT
DISCOVER-AQ Colorado Deployment Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Ground Site Data	1	GROUND STATIONS	GAS SENSORS	2014-07-13 to 2014-08-23		ICARTT
DISCOVER-AQ Colorado Deployment Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Ground Site Data	1	GROUND STATIONS	Teledyne API Model T200U NO/NO2/NOx Analyzer, CAPS NO2 Analyzer, Teledyne API Model T265 O3 Analyzer, TECO 43C	2014-07-13 to 2014-08-14		ICARTT
DISCOVER-AQ Colorado Deployment Mobile Platform Data	1	NASA MACH-2	LGR CRDS, MAAP, TSI EEPS, SMPS, NH3 QC Laser-Based Sensor, N2O/CO QC Laser-Based Sensor, LI-7700, LI-7500, TEMPERATURE SENSORS, PRESSURE SENSORS	2014-07-14 to 2014-08-15		ICARTT
DISCOVER-AQ Colorado Deployment P-3B Aircraft In Situ Trace Gas Data	1	P-3B	DACOM, TD-LIF, DFGAS, LI-6252, CHEMILUMINESCENCE, PTR-MS	2014-07-06 to 2014-08-14		ICARTT
DISCOVER-AQ Colorado Deployment P-3B Aircraft Merged Data Files	1	P-3B	Computer, SMPS, UHSAS, LASER SPECTROMETER, APS, CAS, CIP, CCN, TSI CPC-3025, TSI-3563 Neph, PSAP, PILS/IC, DMT SP2, DACOM, DLH, DFGAS, PTR-MS	2013-09-03 to 2014-08-20		ICARTT
DISCOVER-AQ Colorado Deployment Platteville Ground Site Data	1	GROUND STATIONS	MPL, PTR-MS, RADIOMETERS	2014-06-24 to 2014-08-14		HDF5, ICARTT
DISCOVER-AQ Maryland Deployment Edgewood Ground Site Data	1	GROUND STATIONS	GAS SENSORS, RADIOMETERS, WindCube, MPL, TEOM Monitor Series 1400ab	2011-06-17 to 2011-08-17		HDF5, ICARTT
DISCOVER-AQ Maryland Deployment Essex Ground Site Data	1	GROUND STATIONS	GAS SENSORS, AEROSOL MONITOR, MPL	2011-06-17 to 2011-08-02		HDF5, ICARTT
DISCOVER-AQ Maryland Deployment Oldtown Ground Site Data	1	GROUND STATIONS	GAS SENSORS, AEROSOL MONITOR	2011-06-17 to 2011-08-02		ICARTT
DISCOVER-AQ Maryland Deployment P-3B Aircraft Merged Data Files	1	P-3B	Computer	2011-06-29 to 2011-08-02		ICARTT
DISCOVER-AQ Maryland P-3B Aircraft In Situ Trace Gas Data	1	P-3B	DACOM, TD-LIF, DFGAS, LI-6252, CHEMILUMINESCENCE, PTR-MS	2011-06-26 to 2011-07-31		ICARTT
DISCOVER-AQ Maryland University of Maryland Cessna Aircraft Data	1	UMD Cessna	TECO 43C, TECO 49	2011-07-05 to 2011-08-02		ICARTT
DISCOVER-AQ Texas Deployment Analysis and Ancillary Ground Site Data	1	GROUND STATIONS	CAPS NO2 Analyzer, 2B Technologies, PTR-MS, CEILOMETERS, Vaisala HUMICAP HMP155, RM Young 05103 Wind Monitor, TE525 Rain Gauge	2013-08-13 to 2016-03-14		ICARTT
DISCOVER-AQ Texas Deployment P-3B Aircraft In Situ Trace Gas Data	1	P-3B	TD-LIF, DACOM, DFGAS, CHEMILUMINESCENCE, PTR-MS, LI-6252	2013-08-26 to 2013-10-01		ICARTT

Featured Atmospheric Carbon Monoxide Observation Method: MOPITT

The Measurement of Pollution in the Troposphere (MOPITT) instrument aboard NASA's Terra satellite is designed to enhance our knowledge of the lower atmosphere and observe how it interacts with the land and ocean biospheres. MOPITT’s specific focus is on the distribution, transport, sources, and sinks of carbon monoxide in the troposphere.

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MOPITT Near Real-Time Data

Near real-time carbon monoxide data from the Measurements of Pollution in the Troposphere (MOPITT) instrument are available through NASA's Land, Atmosphere Near real-time Capability for Earth observation (LANCE).

MOPITT Data Now Available in LANCE

Global carbon monoxide data from the MOPITT instrument aboard NASA’s Terra satellite are the newest near real-time products available through the Land, Atmosphere Near real-time Capability for EOS (LANCE).

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Measurements of Pollution in the Troposphere (MOPITT) SIPS

MOPITT SIPS processes data from MOPITT on the Terra satellite, with products that monitor changes in pollution patterns and its affect on the lower atmosphere.

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The Measurement Of Pollution in the Troposphere instrument aboard NASA's Terra satellite is designed to enhance our knowledge of the lower atmosphere.

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