Is there a quick start guide for using CALIPSO data?
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Is there a quick start guide for using CALIPSO data?
I am new to the ASDC and don't know much about CALIPSO.
On Sep 29, 2015 Mary Jane Saddington posted
Yes, here is information that is typically sent to new users:
Overview of CALIPSO Data at the ASDC
The CALIPSO Project – The CALIPSO project (Cloud-Aerosol Lidar and Infrared Pathfinder Satellite Observations) studies the impact of clouds and aerosols on the Earth's radiation budget and climate.
Data Products – Data products (parameters) include: Emissivity, Cloud Properties, Infrared Radiance, Integrated Attenuated Backscatter, Lidar Depolarization Ratio, Column Reflectance, Aerosol Optical Thickness, Backscatter Coefficients, Depolarization Ratio Profile, Extinction Coefficients, Cloud Midlayer Temperature, Cloud Top Height, Column Reflectance, Cloud Base Height, Vertical Feature Mask, Aerosol Particle Properties, Cloud Type, and Cloud Particle Phase.
Data from the CALIPSO project can be obtained from the CALIPSO section of the ASDC website: https://asdc.larc.nasa.gov/project/CALIPSO.
Documentation – We recommend reading the Data User’s Guide, which is an excellent overview of the CALIPSO project’s data: http://www-calipso.larc.nasa.gov/resour ... ers_guide/. Other recommended documents are the: Algorithm Theoretical Basis Documents (ATBD) (http://www-calipso.larc.nasa.gov/resour ... tation.php) and the Data Product Overview (http://www-calipso.larc.nasa.gov/products/ ).
Dataset Organization – The datasets are stored as hdf files and are organized by processing level and sensor: with Level 1 being full resolution, time and geo-referenced instrument data, Level 2 being the derived geophysical variables, and Level 3 being the variables mapped on a uniform space-time grid.
Data Ordering Tools – There are three ways to order CALIPSO data: the Earthdata Search Tool (https://search.earthdata.nasa.gov/search), the OPeNDAP Search Tool (https://opendap.larc.nasa.gov/opendap/C ... tents.html), and for Level 1 and 2 Lidar data only, the CALIPSO Search and Subset Tool (https://subset.larc.nasa.gov/calipso/login.php). Register as a New User, if you have not already registered.
Data Read and Display Tools – Here is the location for Data Read IDL software routines https://asdc.larc.nasa.gov/tools-and-services. There are some Matlab and IDL examples in the User’s Guide: http://www-calipso.larc.nasa.gov/resour ... /index.php., and on the HDF Group’s website: http://hdfeos.org/zoo/ .
HDFView is a free, easy-to-use visual tool from the non-profit HDF Group for browsing and editing HDF4 and HDF5 files: http://hdfeos.org/software/tool.php#HDFVIEW.
My NASA Data (http://mynasadata.larc.nasa.gov) is an easy-to-use interface that displays selected CALIPSO datasets, with several options to output the data. Go to the website and use the Live Access Server – Advanced: http://mynasadata.larc.nasa.gov/EarthSystemLAS/UI.vm.
We hope this information is useful for you. If you have any questions, please Contact Us.
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Overview of CALIPSO Data at the ASDC
The CALIPSO Project – The CALIPSO project (Cloud-Aerosol Lidar and Infrared Pathfinder Satellite Observations) studies the impact of clouds and aerosols on the Earth's radiation budget and climate.
Data Products – Data products (parameters) include: Emissivity, Cloud Properties, Infrared Radiance, Integrated Attenuated Backscatter, Lidar Depolarization Ratio, Column Reflectance, Aerosol Optical Thickness, Backscatter Coefficients, Depolarization Ratio Profile, Extinction Coefficients, Cloud Midlayer Temperature, Cloud Top Height, Column Reflectance, Cloud Base Height, Vertical Feature Mask, Aerosol Particle Properties, Cloud Type, and Cloud Particle Phase.
Data from the CALIPSO project can be obtained from the CALIPSO section of the ASDC website: https://asdc.larc.nasa.gov/project/CALIPSO.
Documentation – We recommend reading the Data User’s Guide, which is an excellent overview of the CALIPSO project’s data: http://www-calipso.larc.nasa.gov/resour ... ers_guide/. Other recommended documents are the: Algorithm Theoretical Basis Documents (ATBD) (http://www-calipso.larc.nasa.gov/resour ... tation.php) and the Data Product Overview (http://www-calipso.larc.nasa.gov/products/ ).
Dataset Organization – The datasets are stored as hdf files and are organized by processing level and sensor: with Level 1 being full resolution, time and geo-referenced instrument data, Level 2 being the derived geophysical variables, and Level 3 being the variables mapped on a uniform space-time grid.
Data Ordering Tools – There are three ways to order CALIPSO data: the Earthdata Search Tool (https://search.earthdata.nasa.gov/search), the OPeNDAP Search Tool (https://opendap.larc.nasa.gov/opendap/C ... tents.html), and for Level 1 and 2 Lidar data only, the CALIPSO Search and Subset Tool (https://subset.larc.nasa.gov/calipso/login.php). Register as a New User, if you have not already registered.
Data Read and Display Tools – Here is the location for Data Read IDL software routines https://asdc.larc.nasa.gov/tools-and-services. There are some Matlab and IDL examples in the User’s Guide: http://www-calipso.larc.nasa.gov/resour ... /index.php., and on the HDF Group’s website: http://hdfeos.org/zoo/ .
HDFView is a free, easy-to-use visual tool from the non-profit HDF Group for browsing and editing HDF4 and HDF5 files: http://hdfeos.org/software/tool.php#HDFVIEW.
My NASA Data (http://mynasadata.larc.nasa.gov) is an easy-to-use interface that displays selected CALIPSO datasets, with several options to output the data. Go to the website and use the Live Access Server – Advanced: http://mynasadata.larc.nasa.gov/EarthSystemLAS/UI.vm.
We hope this information is useful for you. If you have any questions, please Contact Us.
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Re: Is there a quick start guide for using CALIPSO data?
On Sep 29, 2015 Mary Jane Saddington posted
Yes, here is information that is typically sent to new users:
Overview of CALIPSO Data at the ASDC
The CALIPSO Project – The CALIPSO project (Cloud-Aerosol Lidar and Infrared Pathfinder Satellite Observations) studies the impact of clouds and aerosols on the Earth's radiation budget and climate.
Data Products – Data products (parameters) include: Emissivity, Cloud Properties, Infrared Radiance, Integrated Attenuated Backscatter, Lidar Depolarization Ratio, Column Reflectance, Aerosol Optical Thickness, Backscatter Coefficients, Depolarization Ratio Profile, Extinction Coefficients, Cloud Midlayer Temperature, Cloud Top Height, Column Reflectance, Cloud Base Height, Vertical Feature Mask, Aerosol Particle Properties, Cloud Type, and Cloud Particle Phase.
Data from the CALIPSO project can be obtained from the CALIPSO section of the ASDC website: https://asdc.larc.nasa.gov/project/CALIPSO.
Documentation – We recommend reading the Data User’s Guide, which is an excellent overview of the CALIPSO project’s data: http://www-calipso.larc.nasa.gov/resour ... ers_guide/. Other recommended documents are the: Algorithm Theoretical Basis Documents (ATBD) (http://www-calipso.larc.nasa.gov/resour ... tation.php) and the Data Product Overview (http://www-calipso.larc.nasa.gov/products/ ).
Dataset Organization – The datasets are stored as hdf files and are organized by processing level and sensor: with Level 1 being full resolution, time and geo-referenced instrument data, Level 2 being the derived geophysical variables, and Level 3 being the variables mapped on a uniform space-time grid.
Data Ordering Tools – There are three ways to order CALIPSO data: the Earthdata Search Tool (https://search.earthdata.nasa.gov/search), the OPeNDAP Search Tool (https://opendap.larc.nasa.gov/opendap/C ... tents.html), and for Level 1 and 2 Lidar data only, the CALIPSO Search and Subset Tool (https://subset.larc.nasa.gov/calipso/login.php). Register as a New User, if you have not already registered.
Data Read and Display Tools – Here is the location for Data Read IDL software routines https://asdc.larc.nasa.gov/tools-and-services. There are some Matlab and IDL examples in the User’s Guide: http://www-calipso.larc.nasa.gov/resour ... /index.php., and on the HDF Group’s website: http://hdfeos.org/zoo/ .
HDFView is a free, easy-to-use visual tool from the non-profit HDF Group for browsing and editing HDF4 and HDF5 files: http://hdfeos.org/software/tool.php#HDFVIEW.
My NASA Data (http://mynasadata.larc.nasa.gov) is an easy-to-use interface that displays selected CALIPSO datasets, with several options to output the data. Go to the website and use the Live Access Server – Advanced: http://mynasadata.larc.nasa.gov/EarthSystemLAS/UI.vm.
We hope this information is useful for you. If you have any questions, please Contact Us.
NASA Langley ASDC User Support
Preserving, managing, and sharing atmospheric data for the common good
Yes, here is information that is typically sent to new users:
Overview of CALIPSO Data at the ASDC
The CALIPSO Project – The CALIPSO project (Cloud-Aerosol Lidar and Infrared Pathfinder Satellite Observations) studies the impact of clouds and aerosols on the Earth's radiation budget and climate.
Data Products – Data products (parameters) include: Emissivity, Cloud Properties, Infrared Radiance, Integrated Attenuated Backscatter, Lidar Depolarization Ratio, Column Reflectance, Aerosol Optical Thickness, Backscatter Coefficients, Depolarization Ratio Profile, Extinction Coefficients, Cloud Midlayer Temperature, Cloud Top Height, Column Reflectance, Cloud Base Height, Vertical Feature Mask, Aerosol Particle Properties, Cloud Type, and Cloud Particle Phase.
Data from the CALIPSO project can be obtained from the CALIPSO section of the ASDC website: https://asdc.larc.nasa.gov/project/CALIPSO.
Documentation – We recommend reading the Data User’s Guide, which is an excellent overview of the CALIPSO project’s data: http://www-calipso.larc.nasa.gov/resour ... ers_guide/. Other recommended documents are the: Algorithm Theoretical Basis Documents (ATBD) (http://www-calipso.larc.nasa.gov/resour ... tation.php) and the Data Product Overview (http://www-calipso.larc.nasa.gov/products/ ).
Dataset Organization – The datasets are stored as hdf files and are organized by processing level and sensor: with Level 1 being full resolution, time and geo-referenced instrument data, Level 2 being the derived geophysical variables, and Level 3 being the variables mapped on a uniform space-time grid.
Data Ordering Tools – There are three ways to order CALIPSO data: the Earthdata Search Tool (https://search.earthdata.nasa.gov/search), the OPeNDAP Search Tool (https://opendap.larc.nasa.gov/opendap/C ... tents.html), and for Level 1 and 2 Lidar data only, the CALIPSO Search and Subset Tool (https://subset.larc.nasa.gov/calipso/login.php). Register as a New User, if you have not already registered.
Data Read and Display Tools – Here is the location for Data Read IDL software routines https://asdc.larc.nasa.gov/tools-and-services. There are some Matlab and IDL examples in the User’s Guide: http://www-calipso.larc.nasa.gov/resour ... /index.php., and on the HDF Group’s website: http://hdfeos.org/zoo/ .
HDFView is a free, easy-to-use visual tool from the non-profit HDF Group for browsing and editing HDF4 and HDF5 files: http://hdfeos.org/software/tool.php#HDFVIEW.
My NASA Data (http://mynasadata.larc.nasa.gov) is an easy-to-use interface that displays selected CALIPSO datasets, with several options to output the data. Go to the website and use the Live Access Server – Advanced: http://mynasadata.larc.nasa.gov/EarthSystemLAS/UI.vm.
We hope this information is useful for you. If you have any questions, please Contact Us.
NASA Langley ASDC User Support
Preserving, managing, and sharing atmospheric data for the common good