Data
Open access data to inform researchers, policymakers, and others
NSIDC’s data management programs focus on preserving and providing access to cryospheric data and related geophysical data. Our three programs include the NASA NSIDC Distributed Active Archive Center (DAAC), the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration at NSIDC (NOAA@NSIDC), and the Exchange for Local Observations and Knowledge of the Arctic (ELOKA). Each program brings a unique expertise to NSIDC, allowing us to manage and distribute a vast and varied collection of data and data resources.
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Explore Data
Quickly find data by filtering collections, missions, geophysical measurements, and more.
Visualize Data
Explore and visualize Earth data with our featured interactive data visualization tools.
Submit Data
Information for data producers about how to submit new data, data to existing missions and projects, and updates to existing data sets.
Data Announcements
We're releasing new data and updates all the time. Be the first to see and access the latest data.
Data Tools
Explore tools and web services to access, visualize, and analyze data.
Technical Document Library
Data set user guides and technical references for NSIDC data.
Data programs
NASA National Snow and Ice Data Center Distributed Active Archive Center (NSIDC DAAC)
This program manages and provides open access cryosphere and related geophysical data from NASA Earth-observing satellite missions, airborne campaigns, and field observations.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) at NSIDC
A small NOAA-funded program providing open access cryosphere data from satellites, field instruments, weather stations, historical records, and rescued data.
Exchange for Local Observations and Knowledge of the Arctic (ELOKA): Data Curation for Indigenous Communities
Working with Indigenous communities in the Arctic to preserve and promote their data and knowledge for use in scientific studies.
You might be interested in our scientific analyses
Sea Ice Today
Catch up on reports of Arctic sea ice conditions and view near-real-time data from both polar regions (formerly known as Arctic Sea Ice News & Analysis).
Ice Sheets Today
Track annual surface melt conditions on Earth's polar ice sheets and read scientific analysis from our international collaborators.
Snow Today
Read seasonal analysis of snow conditions in the western United States and explore a variety of near-real-time data on snow.
News and Stories
Discover how NSIDC research and data at NSIDC are being used to make a difference across the planet and how you can use our data and resources for your own projects.
Photo and Video Galleries
Witness the beauty of Earth's disappearing features, captured by NSIDC staff and partners.