Near-Real-Time AMSR2 EASE-Grid Daily Global Ice Concentration and Snow Extent, Version 1
Data set id:
NISE_A2
DOI: 10.5067/H1NBW96MSEGY
This is the most recent version of these data.
Version Summary
Initial release

Overview

The Near-real-time Ice and Snow Extent (NISE) Advanced Microwave Scanning Radiometer 2 (AMSR2) data set provides daily, global maps of sea ice concentrations and snow extent. The data provides a best estimate of current ice and snow conditions based on information and algorithms available at the time the data are acquired. Near-real-time products are not intended for operational use in assessing sea ice conditions for navigation.
Parameter(s):
SEA ICE CONCENTRATION
SNOW COVER
Platform(s):
GCOM-W1
Sensor(s):
AMSR2
Data Format(s):
HDF-EOS4
HDF-EOS2
Temporal Coverage:
  • 1 January 2024 to present
Temporal Resolution:
  • 1 day
Spatial Resolution:
  • 25 km
  • 25 km
Spatial Reference System(s):
  • NSIDC EASE-Grid North
    EPSG:3408
  • NSIDC EASE-Grid South
    EPSG:3409
Spatial Coverage:
  • N:
    90
    S:
    -90
    E:
    180
    W:
    -180
Blue outlined yellow areas on the map below indicate the spatial coverage for this data set.

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