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Atmospheric Rivers Data Access and Tools
From discovery to visualization, data tools such as Earthdata Search, Worldview, and Application for Extracting and Exploring Analysis Ready Samples (AppEEARS) guide users in making the most of atmospheric rivers data.
Atmospheric Rivers Datasets
| Dataset Sort descending | Version | Platform | Instrument | Temporal Extent | Spatial Extent | Spatial Resolution | Data Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PISTON 2019 Research Vessel (RV) Sally Ride Data | 1 | R/V Sally Ride | CTD, ADCP, SEA-POL, CHAM, SO, ROSR, HSRL, W-Band Radar, CEILOMETERS, RAWINSONDES, DISDROMETERS, LIDAR, GPS, Hemisphere VS1000, Gill WindMaster Pro, Vaisala HMT337, Vaisala HMT330, ORG-815-DA, Vaisala PTB330, NOAA PSL Sea Snake, SBE-21, Riegl LD90-3100VHS-FLP, Eppley PIR | 2019-08-31 to 2019-09-26 | NetCDF-4, TAR, Text File | ||
| PISTON 2019 Research Vessel (RV) Sally Ride Data | 1 | R/V Sally Ride | CTD, ADCP, SEA-POL, CHAM, SO, ROSR, HSRL, W-Band Radar, CEILOMETERS, RAWINSONDES, DISDROMETERS, LIDAR, GPS, Hemisphere VS1000, Gill WindMaster Pro, Vaisala HMT337, Vaisala HMT330, ORG-815-DA, Vaisala PTB330, NOAA PSL Sea Snake, SBE-21, Riegl LD90-3100VHS-FLP, Eppley PIR | 2019-08-31 to 2019-09-26 | NetCDF-4, TAR, Text File | ||
| Polar Radiant Energy in the Far InfraRed Experiment (PREFIRE) Atmospheric Properties from PREFIRE Satellite 1 COG R01 | R01 | PREFIRE-SAT1 | TIRS-PREFIRE | 2024-07-24 to Present |
N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 |
TIFF | |
| Polar Radiant Energy in the Far InfraRed Experiment (PREFIRE) Atmospheric Properties from PREFIRE Satellite 1 R01 | R01 | PREFIRE-SAT1 | TIRS-PREFIRE | 2024-07-24 to Present |
N: 84 S: -84 E: 180 W: -180 |
netCDF-4 | |
| Polar Radiant Energy in the Far InfraRed Experiment (PREFIRE) Atmospheric Properties from PREFIRE Satellite 2 COG R01 | R01 | PREFIRE-SAT2 | TIRS-PREFIRE | 2024-06-29 to Present |
N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 |
TIFF | |
| Polar Radiant Energy in the Far InfraRed Experiment (PREFIRE) Atmospheric Properties from PREFIRE Satellite 2 R01 | R01 | PREFIRE-SAT2 | TIRS-PREFIRE | 2024-06-29 to Present |
N: 84 S: -84 E: 180 W: -180 |
netCDF-4 | |
| POLARIS Balloonsondes and Ozonesondes Data | 1 | BALLOONS | OZONESONDES | 1996-10-29 to 1997-10-29 | AMES | ||
| PREFIRE Auxiliary Meteorology Data for PREFIRE Satellite 1 version R01 | R01 | PREFIRE-SAT1 | TIRS-PREFIRE | 2024-07-24 to Present |
N: 84 S: -84 E: 180 W: -180 |
netCDF-4 | |
| PREFIRE Auxiliary Meteorology Data for PREFIRE Satellite 2 R01 | R01 | PREFIRE-SAT2 | TIRS-PREFIRE | 2024-06-29 to Present |
N: 84 S: -84 E: 180 W: -180 |
netCDF-4 | |
| Pre-LBA Amazonian Region Micrometeorological Experiment (ARME) Data | 1 | METEOROLOGICAL STATIONS | ANEMOMETERS, RAIN GAUGES, THERMOMETERS, HYGROMETERS | 1983-09-01 to 1986-09-01 |
N: -2 S: -3 E: -59 W: -60 |
Shapefile | |
| Pre-LBA Anglo-Brazilian Amazonian Climate Observation Study (ABRACOS) Data | 1.1 | FIELD INVESTIGATION | PSYCHROMETERS, ANEMOMETERS | 1991-01-01 to 1996-12-31 |
N: 5 S: -18 E: -46 W: -75 |
CSV | |
| Pre-LBA FLUAMAZON Experiment Data | 1 | RADIOSONDES | HYGROMETERS, THERMOMETERS, ANEMOMETERS, BAROMETERS | 1989-11-23 to 1989-12-21 |
N: 4 S: -9 E: -44 W: -59 |
multiple | |
| Pre-LBA Rondonia Boundary Layer Experiment (RBLE) Data | 1 | RADIOSONDES | BAROMETERS, ANEMOMETERS, THERMOMETERS, HYGROMETERS | 1992-09-10 to 1994-08-25 |
N: -10 S: -11 E: -61 W: -62 |
Shapefile | |
| Pre-LBA Smoke, Clouds, and Radiation - Brazil (SCAR-B) Data | 1 | RADIOSONDES, C-131A | HYGROMETERS, BAROMETERS, THERMOMETERS, ANEMOMETERS, OZONE SENSOR | 1995-08-15 to 1995-09-22 |
N: 15 S: -60 E: -10 W: -100 |
multiple | |
| Puerto Rico Radiosondes CPEX-AW V1 | 1 | GROUND STATIONS | RADIOSONDES | 2021-08-24 to 2021-09-28 |
N: 18.4477 S: 17.8794 E: -67.0027 W: -67.6051 |
CSV | |
| QuikSCAT ESDR Level 2 Ancillary Ocean Surface Fields Version 1.1 | 1.1 | MODELS, QUIKSCAT | Computer, SEAWINDS | 2000-06-01 to 2009-11-22 |
N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 |
12.5 Kilometers x 12.5 Kilometers | netCDF-4 |
| Radiosondes CPEX-CV | 1 | GROUND STATIONS | RADIOSONDES | 2022-09-01 to 2022-09-29 |
N: 16.789384 S: 0.053658 E: -0.073876 W: -23.400798 |
netCDF-4 | |
| RI CPEX | 1 | GCOM-W1, GPM, DMSP 5D-3/F16, DMSP 5D-3/F18 | AMSR2, GMI, SSMIS | 2017-05-24 to 2017-07-16 |
N: 47.73 S: -2.1 E: -25.2 W: -120.17 |
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| RM-OBS/PU Potential Evapotranspiration and Supporting Forcing L4 3-hourly 0.25x0.25 degree V001 (PET_PU_3H025) at GES DISC | 001 | RM-OBS/PU | NOT APPLICABLE | 1984-01-01 to 2006-12-31 |
N: 90 S: -60 E: 180 W: -180 |
0.25 Decimal Degrees x 0.25 Decimal Degrees | |
| RM-OBS/PU Potential Evapotranspiration and Supporting Forcing L4 3-hourly 0.25x0.25 degree V002 (PET_PU_3H025) at GES DISC | 002 | RM-OBS/PU | NOT APPLICABLE | 1984-01-01 to 2016-12-31 |
N: 90 S: -60 E: 180 W: -180 |
0.25 Decimal Degrees x 0.25 Decimal Degrees | |
| RSS MONTHLY 1-DEG MICROWAVE TOTAL PRECIPITABLE WATER NETCDF V7R01 | 7R01 | Aqua, DMSP 5D-2/F9, DMSP 5D-3/F17, DMSP 5D-2/F10, DMSP 5D-2/F15, DMSP 5D-2/F11, DMSP 5D-2/F14, GCOM-W1, CORIOLIS, DMSP 5D-3/F16, DMSP 5D-2/F12, DMSP 5D-2/F8, DMSP 5D-2/F13 | AMSR-E, SSM/I, SSMIS, AMSR2, WINDSAT | 1988-01-01 |
N: 60 S: -60 E: 180 W: -180 |
netCDF-4, netCDF-3 | |
| RSS SSM/I OCEAN PRODUCT GRIDS 3-DAY AVERAGE FROM DMSP F10 NETCDF V7 | 7 | DMSP 5D-2/F10 | SSM/I | 1990-12-06 to 1997-11-14 |
N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 |
netCDF-4 | |
| RSS SSM/I OCEAN PRODUCT GRIDS 3-DAY AVERAGE FROM DMSP F11 NETCDF V7 | 7 | DMSP 5D-2/F11 | SSM/I | 1991-12-01 to 2000-05-16 |
N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 |
netCDF-4 | |
| RSS SSM/I OCEAN PRODUCT GRIDS 3-DAY AVERAGE FROM DMSP F13 NETCDF V7 | 7 | DMSP 5D-2/F13 | SSM/I | 1995-05-01 to 2009-11-04 |
N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 |
netCDF-4 | |
| RSS SSM/I OCEAN PRODUCT GRIDS 3-DAY AVERAGE FROM DMSP F14 NETCDF V7 | 7 | DMSP 5D-2/F14 | SSM/I | 1997-05-06 to 2008-08-08 |
N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 |
netCDF-4 |
Featured Atmospheric Rivers Observation Method: VIIRS
The Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) instruments are aboard the joint NASA/NOAA Suomi National Polar-orbiting Partnership (Suomi NPP) and NOAA-platforms. The orbits of the platforms make them ideally positioned to observe atmospheric rivers reaching the west coast of North America. The VIIRS instruments include five high-resolution image bands, sixteen moderate-resolution bands, and one unique panchromatic day/night band ultra-sensitive in low-light conditions. The VIIRS instruments build on the heritage of their successful predecessors, the Advanced Very High Resolution Radiometer (AVHRR), the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS), and the Sea-viewing Wide Field-of-view Sensor (SeaWIFS).
The Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) will help ensure continuity of Earth observations after the upcoming retirement of the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS).
With the eventual retirement of the Terra and Aqua platforms, the Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) instruments will take the lead in daily Earth observations.
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