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Surface Temperature Data Access and Tools
NASA has surface temperature datasets that help researchers characterize how warm air is over land and water. Access a range of data and data tools such as AppEEARS, HEG: HDF-EOS to GeoTIFF Conversion Tool, and GOES-5 Weather Maps to make the most of surface temperature data.
Surface Temperature Datasets
| Dataset Sort descending | Version | Platform | Instrument | Temporal Extent | Spatial Extent | Spatial Resolution | Data Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DISCOVER-AQ Texas Deployment Moody Tower Ground Site Data | 1 | GROUND STATIONS | LIDAR, Thermo Model 49C O3 Analyzer, Thermo Scientific SO2 43i Analyzer, Thermo Scientific CO Analyzer, Thermo Model 42C NO-NO2-NOx Analyzer, Thermo Scientific NOx Analyzer, RM Young 05103 Wind Monitor, HMP45C Temperature and Relative Humidity Probe | 2013-08-30 to 2013-10-02 | HDF5, ICARTT | ||
| DISCOVER-AQ Texas Deployment P-3B Aircraft In Situ Meteorological and Navigational Data | 1 | P-3B | DLH, GPS, PRESSURE TRANSDUCERS, TEMPERATURE SENSORS, HYGROMETERS | 2013-08-26 to 2013-10-01 | ICARTT | ||
| DISCOVER-AQ Texas Deployment Smith Point Ground Site Data | 1 | GROUND STATIONS | MPL, 2B Technologies, 2B Technologies NO Monitor, 2B Technologies NO2 Converter, APS, TSI CPC-3010, MULTIFILTER RADIOMETER, CAPS NO2 Analyzer, TEMPERATURE SENSORS, PRESSURE SENSORS | 2013-08-27 to 2013-09-30 | HDF5, ICARTT | ||
| DISCOVER-AQ Texas Deployment Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Ground Site Data | 1 | GROUND STATIONS | GAS SENSORS, CHEMILUMINESCENCE, Teledyne API Model T200 NO/NO2/NOx Analyzer, Teledyne API Ozone Analyzer | 2013-08-13 to 2013-10-02 | ICARTT | ||
| ECCO Atmosphere Surface Temperature, Humidity, Wind, and Pressure - Daily Mean 0.5 Degree (Version 4 Release 4) | V4r4 | MODELS, MITgcm | 1992-01-01 to 2018-01-01 |
N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 |
0.5 Decimal Degrees x 0.5 Decimal Degrees | netCDF-4 | |
| ECCO Atmosphere Surface Temperature, Humidity, Wind, and Pressure - Daily Mean llc90 Grid (Version 4 Release 4) | V4r4 | MODELS, MITgcm | 1992-01-01 to 2018-01-01 |
N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 |
1 Decimal Degrees x 1 Decimal Degrees | netCDF-4 | |
| ECCO Atmosphere Surface Temperature, Humidity, Wind, and Pressure - Monthly Mean 0.5 Degree (Version 4 Release 4) | V4r4 | MODELS, MITgcm | 1992-01-01 to 2018-01-01 |
N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 |
0.5 Decimal Degrees x 0.5 Decimal Degrees | netCDF-4 | |
| ECCO Atmosphere Surface Temperature, Humidity, Wind, and Pressure - Monthly Mean llc90 Grid (Version 4 Release 4) | V4r4 | MODELS, MITgcm | 1992-01-01 to 2018-01-01 |
N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 |
1 Decimal Degrees x 1 Decimal Degrees | netCDF-4 | |
| ECOSTRESS Gridded Downscaled Meteorology Instantaneous L3 Global 70 m V002 | 002 | ISS | ECOSTRESS | 2018-07-10 to Present |
N: 54 S: -54 E: 180 W: -180 |
70 Meters x 70 Meters | HDF5 |
| ECOSTRESS Tiled Downscaled Meteorology Instantaneous L3 Global 70 m V002 | 002 | ISS | ECOSTRESS | 2018-07-10 to Present |
N: 54 S: -54 E: 180 W: -180 |
70 Meters x 70 Meters | COG |
| Eddy Corr. Surface Flux: ANL (FIFE) | 1 | FIELD INVESTIGATION | CO2 ANALYZERS, Bowen Ratio Devices, EDDY CORRELATION DEVICES, HYGROMETERS, OZONE SENSOR, SOIL HEAT FLUX TRANSDUCER, SOIL TEMPERATURE PROBE, NET RADIOMETERS, THERMOCOUPLES, ANEMOMETERS | 1987-05-26 to 1989-08-13 |
N: 39.11 S: 38.98 E: -96.45 W: -96.61 |
multiple | |
| Eddy Corr. Surface Flux: GSFC (FIFE) | 1 | FIELD INVESTIGATION | Bowen Ratio Devices, EDDY CORRELATION DEVICES, HYGROMETERS, OZONE SENSOR, SOIL HEAT FLUX TRANSDUCER, SOIL TEMPERATURE PROBE, NET RADIOMETERS, THERMOCOUPLES, ANEMOMETERS | 1987-06-26 to 1987-10-17 |
N: 39.11 S: 38.98 E: -96.45 W: -96.61 |
multiple | |
| Eddy Corr. Surface Flux: UK (FIFE) | 1 | FIELD INVESTIGATION | CO2 ANALYZERS, Bowen Ratio Devices, EDDY CORRELATION DEVICES, HYGROMETERS, SOIL HEAT FLUX TRANSDUCER, SOIL TEMPERATURE PROBE, NET RADIOMETERS, THERMOCOUPLES, ANEMOMETERS | 1987-05-14 to 1989-08-16 |
N: 39.11 S: 38.98 E: -96.45 W: -96.61 |
multiple | |
| Eddy Corr. Surface Flux: UNL (FIFE) | 1 | FIELD INVESTIGATION | CO2 ANALYZERS, Bowen Ratio Devices, EDDY CORRELATION DEVICES, HYGROMETERS, SOIL HEAT FLUX TRANSDUCER, SOIL TEMPERATURE PROBE, NET RADIOMETERS, THERMOCOUPLES, ANEMOMETERS | 1987-05-28 to 1989-08-13 |
N: 39.11 S: 38.98 E: -96.45 W: -96.61 |
multiple | |
| Eddy Corr. Surface Flux: USGS (FIFE) | 1 | FIELD INVESTIGATION | Bowen Ratio Devices, EDDY CORRELATION DEVICES, HYGROMETERS, SOIL HEAT FLUX TRANSDUCER, SOIL TEMPERATURE PROBE, NET RADIOMETERS, THERMOCOUPLES, ANEMOMETERS | 1987-05-25 to 1987-10-17 |
N: 39.11 S: 38.98 E: -96.45 W: -96.61 |
multiple | |
| Fast Longwave And SHortwave Fluxes (FLASHflux) Clouds and Radiative Swath (SSF) data in netCDF | Version1A | NOAA-20 | CERES-FM6 | 2022-12-13 to 2024-04-02 | NetCDF-4 | ||
| Fast Longwave And SHortwave Fluxes (FLASHflux) NOAA-20 Clouds and Radiative Swath (SSF) Version1B | Version1B | NOAA-20 | CERES-FM6 | 2023-10-01 to Present | netCDF-4 | ||
| FIREX-AQ In-Situ Ground Data | 1 | GROUND-BASED OBSERVATIONS | OC-EC Analyzer, GC-EI-TOF, ACSM, C-TAG, TD-GC-MS | 2019-08-07 to 2019-08-30 | ICARTT | ||
| FIREX-AQ MACH2 Surface Mobile In-Situ Measurements | 1 | NASA MACH-2 | Aerodyne CAPS, APS, OPS, E-BAM, SPECTROMETERS, MAAP, TAP, GPS, TEMPERATURE SENSORS, TSI-3563 Neph, SpEx, ION CHROMATOGRAPHS, DMT UHSAS | 2019-07-21 to 2019-08-30 | ICARTT | ||
| First ISCCP Regional Experiment - Arctic Cloud Experiment Utrecht University Tethered Balloon | 1 | BALLOONS | COMPASSES, ACTINOMETER, ANEMOMETERS, THERMISTORS | 1998-05-02 to 1998-05-25 | ASCII | ||
| First ISCCP Regional Experiment - Arctic Cloud Experiment Utrecht University Tower | 1 | FIXED OBSERVATION STATIONS | Pyrgeometer, THERMISTORS | 1998-04-27 to 1998-05-27 | ASCII | ||
| First ISCCP Regional Experiment (FIRE) Arctic Cloud Experiment (ACE) University of Washington CV580 Aircraft | 1 | CONVAIR CV-580 | NOT APPLICABLE | 1998-05-19 to 1998-06-24 | HDF | ||
| First ISCCP Regional Experiment (FIRE) Atlantic Stratocumulus Transition Experiment (ASTEX) CSU Surface Observations (FIRE_AX_CSU_MET_SFC) | 1 | GROUND STATIONS | PYRANOMETERS, ANEMOMETERS | 1992-05-30 to 1992-06-30 | ASCII | ||
| First ISCCP Regional Experiment (FIRE) Atlantic Stratocumulus Transition Experiment (ASTEX) ECMWF Surface Diagnostics | 1 | ECMWF | Computer | 1992-06-01 to 1992-06-28 | ASCII | ||
| First ISCCP Regional Experiment (FIRE) Atlantic Stratocumulus Transition Experiment (ASTEX) IMAU Santa Maria Surface Data | 1 | GROUND STATIONS | PYRANOMETERS | 1992-06-01 to 1992-06-28 | ASCII |
Featured Surface Temperature Observation Method: AIRS
The Atmospheric Infrared Sounder (AIRS) aboard the Aqua satellite is a hyperspectral instrument that makes daily global measurements of infrared energy reflected by Earth's surface and atmosphere. The data is used to create three-dimensional water vapor and temperature profiles throughout the atmosphere. Meteorologists and other scientists use the data to make weather forecasts and as part of the historical global temperature record.
This API allows users to visualize Atmospheric Infrared Sounder data using a Common Metadata Repository search result.
Learn how to access and visualize Atmospheric Infrared Sounder (AIRS) grid data from NASA's Goddard Earth Sciences Data and Information Services Center (GES DISC) in Python.
Next-generation instruments aboard Joint Polar Satellite System spacecraft provide continuity to the AIRS project that began in 2002.
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