Data and Information

The The Parameter Information Location Tool (PILoT) allows rapid location of archived earth science data and related information, based on on a hierarchical search starting with the following categories:

• atmosphere
• biosphere
• cryosphere
• oceans
• radiance or imagery

The Parameter Information Pages provide essential information on many earth science parameters, with emphasis on those for which data are available from the GES DISC DAAC.

The DAAC has data, information, documentation, and user support services available for the following science disciplines (research areas):

• Atmospheric Dynamics
  Satellite observations and their use in global atmospheric circulation models.
  
• Field Experiments
  Aircraft and ground measurements of meteorological variables.
  
• Hydrology
  Satellite measurement of visible, infrared, and microwave rainfall for weather and climate research.
  
• Interdisciplinary
  Mapping of global land, ocean, and atmospheric parameters. Includes Geomorphology.
  
• Land Biosphere
  Satellite observations of seasonal global cloudiness, vegetation cover, and snow and ice.
  
• Ocean Color
  Remote sensing of interactions of incident light with substances or particles present in the water.
  
• Upper Atmosphere
  Satellite measurements of stratospheric (and above) ozone, chemical compounds, winds, and temperatures.
  

In addition to being used widely for science research, DAAC data are also being applied in projects with significant direct societal impacts. Current projects include the following:

• Agriculture
• Health Initiative

Data and information available at the DAAC are combined with a large variety of other resources in these collaborative projects:

• Ocean Color Panorama
• Center for Ozone Data & Information

Data and information are available from the DAAC for the following satellite instruments or suites of instruments:

• AIRS/AMSU/HSB
• AVHRR
• CZCS
• MODIS
• OCTS
• SeaWiFS
• SORCE instruments
• TOMS
• TOVS
• TRMM instruments
• UARS instruments