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Cryosphere Data Access and Tools

NASA data range from measuring the current and historical extent of snow and ice to tracking its formation and melting. Our datasets and tools help researchers translate these interconnected data points into actionable knowledge.

Cryosphere Data Tools

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Tool Description Services
AppEEARS The The Application for Extracting and Exploring Analysis Ready Samples (AppEEARS) offers users a simple and efficient way to perform data access and transformation processes. Search and Discovery, Subsetting, Customization, Downloading, Visualization
GLIMS Glacier Database Visualize and download data from the GLIMS Glacier Database using the map-based GLIMS Glacier Viewer or search and download data using custom parameters in the GLIMS Text Search Interface. Downloading, Search and Discovery, Visualization
OpenAltimetry OpenAltimetry is a map-based visualization tool for exploring surface elevation data across Earth over time. Analysis, Search and Discovery, Visualization
RTC Stack Processor The radiometric terrain correction (RTC) stack processor tool facilitates time-series analysis of such phenomena as flooding events, deforestation, or glacier retreat. Analysis, Processing, Search and Discovery, Visualization
Vertex Vertex is a graphical search interface for finding synthetic aperture radar (SAR) data. Search and Discovery, Access, Downloading, Processing, Subsetting
Worldview Worldview offers the capability to interactively browse over 1,200 global, full-resolution satellite imagery layers and download the underlying data. Analysis, Search and Discovery, Visualization, Access, Comparison, Monitoring Natural Events
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Cryosphere Datasets

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Dataset Platforms Instruments Temporal Extent Location Keywords Spatial Extent Data Format
ISLSCP II Northern Hemisphere Monthly Snow Cover Extent NOT APPLICABLE NOT APPLICABLE 1986-01-01 to 1995-12-31 N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 Shapefile
Lund-Potsdam-Jena Wetland Hydrology and Methane DGV Model (LPJ-WHyMe v1.3.1) NOT APPLICABLE NOT APPLICABLE 1972-01-01 to 2010-10-15 N: 90 S: -60 E: 180 W: -180 multiple
MODIS/Aqua Sea Ice Extent 5-Min L2 Swath 1km NRT Aqua MODIS 2021-02-07 GLOBAL N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 HDF-EOS
MODIS/Aqua Snow Cover 5-Min L2 Swath 500m NRT Aqua MODIS 2021-02-07 GLOBAL N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 HDF-EOS
MODIS/Terra Sea Ice Extent 5-Min L2 Swath 1km NRT Terra MODIS 2021-02-07 GLOBAL N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 HDF-EOS
MODIS/Terra Snow Cover 5-Min L2 Swath 500m NRT Terra MODIS 2021-02-07 GLOBAL N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 HDF-EOS
MODIS/Terra+Aqua BRDF Model Parameters Daily L3 Global 1km SIN Grid V061 Terra, Aqua MODIS 2000-02-24 to Present GLOBAL N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 HDF-EOS2
MODIS/Terra+Aqua Land Surface BRF Daily L2G Global 500m, 1km and 10km SIN Grid V006 Terra, Aqua MODIS 2000-02-26 to 2023-02-17 GLOBAL N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 HDF-EOS2
NRT AMSR2 DAILY L3 12.5 KM TB AND SEA ICE CONCENTRATION POLAR GRIDS V0 GCOM-W1 AMSR2 POLAR N: 89 S: -89 E: 180 W: -180 HDF-EOS-5
NRT AMSR2 DAILY L3 12.5 KM TB AND SEA ICE CONCENTRATION POLAR GRIDS V1 GCOM-W1 AMSR2 POLAR N: 89 S: -89 E: 180 W: -180 HDF-EOS-5
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