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NASA data span the geophysical parameters that characterize the global ocean and the physical processes operating within its depths and at its surface. Our datasets and tools help researchers translate these interconnected data points into actionable knowledge.

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Dataset Version Platform Instrument Temporal Extent Spatial Extent Spatial Resolution Data Format
MERRA-2 tavgM_2d_rad_Nx: 2d,Monthly mean,Time-Averaged,Single-Level,Assimilation,Radiation Diagnostics 0.625 x 0.5 degree V5.12.4 (M2TMNXRAD) at GES DISC 5.12.4 MERRA-2 NOT APPLICABLE 1980-01-01 to Present

N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180

0.625 Decimal Degrees x 0.5 Decimal Degrees
MERRA-2 tavgM_2d_slv_Nx: 2d,Monthly mean,Time-Averaged,Single-Level,Assimilation,Single-Level Diagnostics 0.625 x 0.5 degree V5.12.4 (M2TMNXSLV) at GES DISC 5.12.4 MERRA-2 NOT APPLICABLE 1980-01-01 to Present

N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180

0.625 Decimal Degrees x 0.5 Decimal Degrees
MERRA-2 tavgU_2d_flx_Nx: 2d,diurnal,Time-Averaged,Single-Level,Assimilation,Surface Flux Diagnostics 0.625 x 0.5 degree V5.12.4 (M2TUNXFLX) at GES DISC 5.12.4 MERRA-2 NOT APPLICABLE 1980-01-01 to Present

N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180

0.625 Decimal Degrees x 0.5 Decimal Degrees
MERRA-2 tavgU_2d_int_Nx: 2d,diurnal,Time-Averaged,Single-Level,Assimilation,Vertically Integrated Diagnostics 0.625 x 0.5 degree V5.12.4 (M2TUNXINT) at GES DISC 5.12.4 MERRA-2 NOT APPLICABLE 1980-01-01 to Present

N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180

0.625 Decimal Degrees x 0.5 Decimal Degrees
MERRA-2 tavgU_2d_ocn_Nx: 2d,diurnal,Time-Averaged,Single-Level,Assimilation,Ocean Surface Diagnostics 0.625 x 0.5 degree V5.12.4 (M2TUNXOCN) at GES DISC 5.12.4 MERRA-2 NOT APPLICABLE 1980-01-01 to Present

N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180

0.625 Decimal Degrees x 0.5 Decimal Degrees
MERRA-2 tavgU_2d_rad_Nx: 2d,diurnal,Time-Averaged,Single-Level,Assimilation,Radiation Diagnostics 0.625 x 0.5 degree V5.12.4 (M2TUNXRAD) at GES DISC 5.12.4 MERRA-2 NOT APPLICABLE 1980-01-01 to Present

N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180

0.625 Decimal Degrees x 0.5 Decimal Degrees
MERRA-2 tavgU_2d_slv_Nx: 2d,diurnal,Time-Averaged,Single-Level,Assimilation,Single-Level Diagnostics 0.625 x 0.5 degree V5.12.4 (M2TUNXSLV) at GES DISC 5.12.4 MERRA-2 NOT APPLICABLE 1980-01-01 to Present

N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180

0.625 Decimal Degrees x 0.5 Decimal Degrees
MetOp-A ASCAT ESDR Level 2 Ancillary Ocean Surface Fields Version 1.1 1.1 MODELS, METOP-A Computer, ASCAT 2007-01-01 to 2014-04-01

N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180

12.5 Kilometers x 12.5 Kilometers netCDF-4
Metop-A ASCAT Inter-Calibrated ESDR Level 2 Observed and Modeled Spatial Derivatives of Surface Wind and Wind Stress Version 1.0 1.0 METOP-A ASCAT 2007-01-01 to 2014-04-01

N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180

12.5 Kilometers x 12.5 Kilometers netCDF-4
MetOp-A ASCAT Level 2 12.5-km Ocean Surface Wind Vector Climate Data Record Optimized for Coastal Ocean 1.0 METOP-A ASCAT 2007-01-01 to 2014-04-01

N: 89.6 S: -89.6 E: 180 W: -180

12500 Meters x 12500 Meters netCDF-4
MetOp-A ASCAT Level 2 25.0 km Ocean Surface Wind Vectors Operational/Near-Real-Time METOP-A ASCAT 2007-03-27 to 2021-11-15

N: 89.6 S: -89.6 E: 180 W: -180

25000 Meters x 25000 Meters netCDF-4
MetOp-A ASCAT Level 2 25-km Ocean Surface Wind Vector Climate Data Record 1.0 METOP-A ASCAT 2007-01-01 to 2014-04-01

N: 89.6 S: -89.6 E: 180 W: -180

25 Kilometers x 25 Kilometers netCDF-4
MetOp-A ASCAT Level 2 Ocean Surface Wind Vectors Optimized for Coastal Ocean Operational/Near-Real-Time METOP-A ASCAT 2010-08-18 to 2021-11-15

N: 89.6 S: -89.6 E: 180 W: -180

12500 Meters x 12500 Meters netCDF-4
MetOp-A ASCAT Scatterometer Inter-Calibrated ESDR Level 2 Ocean Surface Equivalent Neutral Wind Vectors and Wind Stress Vectors Version 1.1 1.1 METOP-A ASCAT 2007-01-01 to 2014-04-01

N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180

12.5 Kilometers x 12.5 Kilometers netCDF-4
MetOp-A ASCAT Scatterometer Inter-Calibrated ESDR Level 3 Ocean Surface Equivalent Neutral Wind Vectors and Wind Stress Version 1.0 1.0 METOP-A ASCAT 2007-01-01 to 2014-04-02

N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180

0.125 Decimal Degrees x 0.125 Decimal Degrees netCDF-4
MetOp-B ASCAT ESDR Level 2 Ancillary Ocean Surface Fields Version 1.1 1.1 MODELS, METOP-B Computer, ASCAT 2013-08-01 to 2022-05-31

N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180

12.5 Kilometers x 12.5 Kilometers netCDF-4
Metop-B ASCAT Inter-Calibrated ESDR Level 2 Observed and Modeled Spatial Derivatives of Surface Wind and Wind Stress Version 1.0 1.0 METOP-B ASCAT 2013-08-01 to 2022-05-31

N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180

12.5 Kilometers x 12.5 Kilometers netCDF-4
MetOp-B ASCAT Level 2 25.0km Ocean Surface Wind Vectors in Full Orbit Swath Operational/Near-Real-Time METOP-B ASCAT 2012-10-29

N: 89.6 S: -89.6 E: 180 W: -180

25000 Meters x 25000 Meters netCDF-4
MetOp-B ASCAT Level 2 Ocean Surface Wind Vectors Optimized for Coastal Ocean Operational/Near-Real-Time METOP-B ASCAT 2012-10-29

N: 89.6 S: -89.6 E: 180 W: -180

12500 Meters x 12500 Meters netCDF-4
MetOp-B ASCAT Scatterometer Inter-Calibrated ESDR Level 2 Ocean Surface Equivalent Neutral Wind Vectors and Wind Stress Vectors Version 1.1 1.1 METOP-B ASCAT 2013-08-01 to 2022-05-31

N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180

12.5 Kilometers x 12.5 Kilometers netCDF-4
MetOp-B ASCAT Scatterometer Inter-Calibrated ESDR Level 3 Ocean Surface Equivalent Neutral Wind Vectors and Wind Stress Version 1.0 1.0 METOP-B ASCAT 2013-08-01 to 2022-05-31

N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180

0.125 Decimal Degrees x 0.125 Decimal Degrees netCDF-4
MetOp-C ASCAT Level 2 25.0km Ocean Surface Wind Vectors in Full Orbit Swath Operational/Near-Real-Time METOP-C ASCAT 2019-10-22

N: 89.6 S: -89.6 E: 180 W: -180

25000 Meters x 25000 Meters netCDF-4
MetOp-C ASCAT Level 2 Ocean Surface Wind Vectors Optimized for Coastal Ocean Operational/Near-Real-Time METOP-C ASCAT 2019-10-22

N: 89.6 S: -89.6 E: 180 W: -180

12500 Meters x 12500 Meters netCDF-4
Mid-Atlantic coastal and Chesapeake Bay outflow optical measurements 0 BUOYS, MOORINGS, Water-based Platforms, AUVS, ROVS, Ships 2005-03-30 to Present

N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180

Mid-Atlantic coastal region and Monterey Bay measurements 0 BUOYS, MOORINGS, Water-based Platforms, AUVS, ROVS, Ships 2005-03-30 to Present

N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180

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Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) Platform

SWOT provides detailed surface topography and monitors water body changes over time. The platform enables high-resolution ocean monitoring at 15-150 km spatial scales, tracking ocean currents, coastal dynamics, storm surges, and regional sea level changes. On land, SWOT measures water storage changes in lakes, reservoirs, rivers, and wetlands, supporting river discharge estimates for water resource assessment.

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SWOT Swath Visualizer

The Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) Swath Visualizer provides a visualization of two instruments’ coverage of Earth's surface: the Ka-band Radar Interferometer and altimeter.

Ocean Data Tools

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SOTO State of the Ocean (SOTO) is an interactive web-based tool that generates informative maps, animations, and plots that communicate and prove the discovery and analysis of the state of the oceans. Analysis, Search and Discovery, Visualization
STREAM STREAM is a rapid water quality monitoring tool that processes satellite imagery to create maps showing chlorophyll-a, Total Suspended Solids, and water clarity at 20-30 meter resolution. Processing
SWOT Swath Visualizer The Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) Swath Visualizer provides a visualization of two instruments’ coverage of Earth's surface: the Ka-band Radar Interferometer and altimeter. Analysis, Data Curation, Visualization
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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