GLAS/ICESat L2 Global Cloud Heights for Multi-layer Clouds (HDF5)  View Catalog Page
Identification Information:
Dataset Identifier:
GLAH09
Citation:
Citation Information:
Originator: Zwally, H., R. Schutz, D. Hancock, and J. Dimarzio.
Publication Date: 20130304
Title: GLAS/ICESat L2 Global Cloud Heights for Multi-layer Clouds (HDF5)
Edition: 33
Publication Information:
Publication Place: Boulder, Colorado USA
Publisher: NSIDC DAAC: NASA DAAC at the National Snow and Ice Data Center
Online Linkage: http://nsidc.org/data/glah09.html
Online Linkage: http://dx.doi.org/10.5067/ICESAT/GLAS/DATA202
Description:
Abstract:
GLAH09 Level-2 cloud heights for multi-layer clouds contain cloud layer top and bottom height data at sampling rates of 4 sec, 1 sec, 5 Hz, and 40 Hz. Each data granule has an associated browse product.
Purpose: scientific research
Documentation:
User's Guide:
Citation Information:
Originator: Zwally, H., R. Schutz, D. Hancock, and J. Dimarzio.
Publication Date: 20130304
Title: GLAS/ICESat L2 Global Cloud Heights for Multi-layer Clouds (HDF5)
Publication Information:
Publication Place: Boulder, Colorado USA
Publisher: NSIDC DAAC: NASA DAAC at the National Snow and Ice Data Center
Online Linkage: http://nsidc.org/data/docs/daac/glas-icesat-l1-l2-global-atmosphere-hdf5-gd.html
Time Period of Content:
Time Period Information:
Range of Dates/Times:
Beginning Date: 20030220
Ending Date: 20091011
Currentness Reference: publication date
Status:
Progress: Complete
Maintenance and Update Frequency: Unknown
Spatial Domain:
Bounding Coordinates:
West Bounding Coordinate: -180°
East Bounding Coordinate: 180°
North Bounding Coordinate: 86°
South Bounding Coordinate: -86°
Keywords:
Theme:
Theme Keyword Thesaurus: NASA Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Science Keywords
Theme Keyword: EARTH SCIENCE Atmosphere Clouds Cloud Height
Theme Keyword: EARTH SCIENCE Atmosphere Clouds Cloud Vertical Distribution
Theme:
Theme Keyword Thesaurus: NASA Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Project Keywords
Theme Keyword: ICESAT Ice, Cloud and Land Elevation Satellite
Theme:
Theme Keyword Thesaurus: NASA Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Instrument Keywords
Theme Keyword: ALTIMETERS
Theme Keyword: GLAS Geoscience Laser Altimeter System
Theme Keyword: LIDAR Light Detection and Ranging
Theme:
Theme Keyword Thesaurus: NASA Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Platform Keywords
Theme Keyword: ICESAT Ice, Cloud and Land Elevation Satellite
Theme Keyword: SATELLITES
Theme:
Theme Keyword Thesaurus: ISO 19115 Topic Categories
Theme Keyword: elevation
Theme:
Theme Keyword Thesaurus: None
Theme Keyword: Attenuated Backscatter Cross-section
Theme Keyword: Backscatter
Theme Keyword: Cloud Height
Theme Keyword: Cloud Layer
Theme Keyword: Clouds
Theme Keyword: DAAC
Theme Keyword: EOSDIS
Theme Keyword: GLA09
Theme Keyword: GLAS
Theme Keyword: Global Positioning System
Theme Keyword: GPS
Theme Keyword: ICESat
Theme Keyword: ISIPS
Theme Keyword: Laser Return Energy
Theme Keyword: Lidar
Theme Keyword: Lidar Backscatter
Theme Keyword: Lidar Return Signal
Theme Keyword: NASA
Theme Keyword: NSIDC
Theme Keyword: Orbit Number
Theme Keyword: Precision Attitude Determination
Theme Keyword: Precision Orbit Determination
Theme Keyword: Range
Place:
Place Keyword Thesaurus: NASA Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Location Keywords
Place Keyword: Geographic Region Global
Access Constraints:
None
Use Constraints:
None
Point of Contact:
Contact Information:
Contact Person Primary:
Contact Person: NSIDC User Services
Contact Organization: National Snow and Ice Data Center
Contact Address:
Address Type: mailing
Address:
- CIRES, 449 UCB
- University of Colorado
City: Boulder
State or Province: CO
Postal Code: 80309-0449
Country: USA
Contact Voice Telephone: 1 303 492-6199 x
Contact Facsimile Telephone: 1 303 492-2468 x
Contact Electronic Mail Address: nsidc@nsidc.org
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Distribution Information:
Distributor:
Contact Information:
Contact Organization Primary:
Contact Organization: National Snow and Ice Data Center
Contact Person: NSIDC User Services
Contact Address:
Address Type: mailing
Address:
- National Snow and Ice Data Center
- CIRES, 449 UCB
- University of Colorado
City: Boulder
State or Province: CO
Postal Code: 80309-0449
Country: USA
Contact Voice Telephone: 1 303 492-6199
Contact Facsimile Telephone: 1 303 492-2468
Contact Electronic Mail Address: nsidc@nsidc.org
Resource Description:
GLAH09
Distribution Liability:
NSIDC cannot assume liability for any damages caused by any errors or omissions in the data, nor as a result of the failure of the data to function on a particular system. NSIDC makes no warranty, expressed or implied, nor does the fact of distribution constitute such a warranty.
Standard Order Process:
Digital Form:
Digital Transfer Information:
Format Name: HDF
Digital Transfer Option:
Online Option:
Computer Contact Information:
Network Address:
Network Resource Name: Click here.
Fees: None
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Metadata Reference Information:
Metadata Date:
20130308
Metadata Review Date:
20130308
Metadata Contact:
Contact Information:
Contact Person Primary:
Contact Person: NSIDC User Services
Contact Organization: National Snow and Ice Data Center
Contact Address:
Address Type: mailing
Address:
- National Snow and Ice Data Center
- CIRES, 449 UCB
- University of Colorado
City: Boulder
State or Province: CO
Postal Code: 80309-0449
Country: USA
Contact Voice Telephone: 1 303 492-6199
Contact Facsimile Telephone: 1 303 492-2468
Contact Electronic Mail Address: nsidc@nsidc.org
Metadata Standard Name:
FGDC Content Standard for Digital Geospatial Metadata:
Extensions for Remote Sensing Metadata
Metadata Standard Version:
FGDC-STD-012-2002
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