AIRS

Frequently Asked Questions


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Q.  How do I access AIRS Data  

A.  All AIRS data products are available for free from the GES DISC. The
temperature profile data are available in the AIRS Level 2 Standard
Product (shortname = AIRX2RET).

See the following URLs:

AIRS Data Support at the Goddard Earth Sciences Data and Information
Services Center (GES DISC):
http://disc.gsfc.nasa.gov/AIRS/

AIRS DOCUMENTATION at GES DISC:
http://disc.gsfc.nasa.gov/AIRS/documentation.shtml

AIRS DATA ACCESS at GES DISC:
http://disc.gsfc.nasa.gov/AIRS/data_access.shtml

AIRS DATA PRODUCTS ACCESS via web interface:
http://disc.gsfc.nasa.gov/AIRS/data_products.shtml

AIRS Algorithm Theoretical Basis Documents (ATBDs):
http://eospso.gsfc.nasa.gov/eos_homepage/for_scientists/atbd/viewInstrument.php?instrument=22

AIRS NRT SO2 Detection:
http://www.orbit.nesdis.noaa.gov/smcd/spb/airs/so2.html


Be sure to download and read the Version 5 documentation before using
any data.

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