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Environmental Data Catalog
View and download over 100 datasets, including satellite data, model output, and in situ measurements from field sensors.
Get DataTools and Training
- Learn about available satellite data software packages
- Learn how to use PolarWatch data services
- Download code examples for common satellite data tasks
- Get info on our annual hands-on satellite data course
ERDDAP Data Server
The ERDDAP data server provides a simple, consistent way to subset and download environmental datasets in common file formats with options to make graphs and maps.
News and Events
NOAA CoastWatch Satellite Data Course
Nov 2, 2021
Interested in using satellite data but don't know where to start? Learn about environmental satellite data and how to easily obtain it at our next course virtual the week of January 24, 2022. Additional information and registration instructions are available on the CoastWatch West Coast Node website.
EDMW 2021 ERDDAP and NetCDF Training
Aug 5, 2021
Join us for a half-day virtual training on ERDDAP and NetCDF data at the NOAA Environmental Data Management Workshop on Monday, Aug 16.
10km AMSR2 Sea Ice Concentration Now Available
Jun 23, 2021
AMSR-2 sea ice concentration for the Arctic and Antarctic are now available in the PolarWatch Portal.
750m VIIRS sea ice products now available
Jun 23, 2021
750m VIIRS sea ice products for the Arctic and Antarctic are now available in the PolarWatch Portal. Products include sea ice concentration, sea ice thickness and surface temperature.
Contribute to the next Arctic Research Plan
Apr 5, 2021
The Interagency Arctic Research Policy Committee (IARPC) is developing the next Arctic Research Plan for 2022–2026 and is seeking input from any interested individuals and organizations. The comment period is open through June 11, 2021.