Satellite Observations of Arctic Change, Version 1
Data set id:
NSIDC-0589
DOI: 10.7265/N57D2S3M
This is the most recent version of these data.
Version Summary
Initial Release

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The purpose of this site is to expose NASA satellite data and research on Arctic change in the form of maps that illustrate the changes taking place in the Arctic over time. A high-speed internet connection is recommended for map viewing. This site is presented with support from NASA Earth Sciences.
Parameter(s):
AIR TEMPERATURENORMALIZED DIFFERENCE VEGETATION INDEX (NDVI)SEA ICE CONCENTRATIONSEASONALLY FROZEN GROUNDSNOW COVERVEGETATION COVERWATER VAPOR
Platform(s):
Aqua, BALLOONS, DMSP, DMSP 5D-3/F17, GROUND-BASED OBSERVATIONS, Nimbus-7, TIROS-N, Terra
Sensor(s):
AMSR-E, MODIS, RADIOMETERS, RADIOSONDES, SMMR, SSM/I, SSMIS, TOVS
Data Format(s):
PNG
Temporal Coverage:
1 January 1966 to present
Temporal Resolution:
Not Specified
Spatial Resolution:
  • Not Specified
Spatial Coverage:
N:
90
S:
66.5622
E:
180
W:
-180
Blue outlined yellow areas on the map below indicate the spatial coverage for this data set.

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