NASA National Snow and Ice Data Center Distributed Active Archive Center (NSIDC DAAC)

Enabling researchers and data users to better understand how changes in the cryosphere impact our planet.

Catch up on news and stories about how NSIDC DAAC data are being used in research, as well as spotlights on how you can use the data, tools and resources we offer. If you are using NSIDC DAAC data in your research, teaching, or some other way, let us know and we may feature your work in our next article. Share your story with us today.

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Caribou running in the snow
Using decades of satellite snow data from NASA’s NSIDC DAAC, researchers discovered that caribou in the Bathurst herd begin their epic migration just days after Arctic snowmelt begins—revealing a striking and consistent link between thawing landscapes and animal movement. The study highlights how high-resolution, open-access data is uncovering vital patterns in wildlife behavior amid a rapidly changing climate.
Diagram of Xarray data structure showing 2- and 3-dimensional arrays
NSIDC expertise has contributed to the enhancement of Xarray, a popular open-source tool used for data analysis and visualization. DataTree has been integrated into Xarray.