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
Version Summary
Initial Release
Overview
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 TEMPERATURE
NORMALIZED DIFFERENCE VEGETATION INDEX (NDVI)
SEA ICE CONCENTRATION
SEASONALLY FROZEN GROUND
SNOW COVER
VEGETATION COVER
WATER 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 Reference System(s):
Not Specified
Spatial Coverage:
- N:90S:66.5622E:180W:-180
Blue outlined yellow areas on the map below indicate the spatial coverage for this data set.
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