The PolarWatch ERDDAP data server provides a simple, consistent way to download subsets of datasets in common file formats and make graphs and maps.
PolarWatch maintains an ERDDAP server with a large collection of environmental datasets. Many of the datasets available through PolarWatch are are drawn from the extensive NOAA Environmental Research Division ERDDAP. The PolarWatch ERDDAP provides the backend data services for the PolarWatch Catalog.
Subset large datasets
RESTful API
Make maps and graphs
Many file formats
Obtaining ocean satellite data often requires downloading data from several data providers, each with its own file formats, download protocols, subset abilities, and preview abilities.
ERDDAP acts as a middleman, channeling datasets from remote and local data sources providing a simple, consistent way to download subsets of datasets in common file formats, with options to make graphs and maps.
Step-by-step examples of how to use the ERDDAP web interface to access, download and preview data.
Using the ERDDAP data catalog
Visualize data online
Understanding the ERDDAP URL
Creating a Hovmoller plot
Working with wind vectors
Using tabular data
Links to more information about ERRDAP, ERDDAP documentation and additional training resources