Description
The Advanced Microwave Scanning Radiometer 2 (AMSR2) was launched on 18 May 2012, onboard the Global Change Observation Mission - Water (GCOM-W) satellite developed by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA). The GCOM-W mission aims to establish the global and long-term observation system to collect data, which is needed to understand mechanisms of climate and water cycle variations, and demonstrate its utilization. AMSR2 onboard the first generation of the GCOM-W satellite will continue Aqua/AMSR-E observations of water vapor, cloud liquid water, precipitation, SST, sea surface wind speed, sea ice concentration, snow depth, and soil moisture. AMSR2 is a remote sensing instrument for measuring weak microwave emission from the surface and the atmosphere of the Earth. From about 700 km above the Earth, AMSR2 will provide us highly accurate measurements of the intensity of microwave emission and scattering. The antenna of AMSR2 rotates once per 1.5 seconds and obtains data over a 1450 km swath. This conical scan mechanism enables AMSR2 to acquire a set of daytime and nighttime data with more than 99% coverage of the Earth every 2 days. Remote Sensing Systems (RSS, or REMSS), providers of these SST data for the Group for High Resolution Sea Surface Temperature (GHRSST) Project, performs a detailed processing of AMSR2 instrument data in two stages. The first stage produces a near-real-time (NRT) product (identified by "rt" within the file name) which is made as available as soon as possible. This is generally within 3 hours of when the data are recorded. Although suitable for many timely uses the NRT products are not intended to be archive quality. "Final" data (currently identified by "v08" within the file name) are processed when RSS receives the atmospheric model National Center for Environmental Prediction (NCEP) Final Analysis (FNL) Operational Global Analysis. The NCEP wind directions are particularly useful for retrieving more accurate SSTs and wind speeds. This dataset adheres to the GHRSST Data Processing Specification (GDS) version 2 format specifications.
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| FTP | Unknown | These data are available through the File Transfer Protocol (FTP). FTP is no longer supported by most internet browsers. You may copy and paste the FTP link to the data into an FTP client (e.g., FileZilla or WinSCP). | |
| FTP | Unknown | These data are available through the File Transfer Protocol (FTP). FTP is no longer supported by most internet browsers. You may copy and paste the FTP link to the data into an FTP client (e.g., FileZilla or WinSCP). | |
| FTP | Unknown | These data are available through the File Transfer Protocol (FTP). FTP is no longer supported by most internet browsers. You may copy and paste the FTP link to the data into an FTP client (e.g., FileZilla or WinSCP). | |
| FTP | Unknown | These data are available through the File Transfer Protocol (FTP). FTP is no longer supported by most internet browsers. You may copy and paste the FTP link to the data into an FTP client (e.g., FileZilla or WinSCP). | |
| Supplement 1. Algorithm Theoretical Basis Document for AMSR-E Ocean Algorithms | Electronic document | Open resource | |
| Supplement 1. Algorithm Theoretical Basis Document for AMSR-E Ocean Algorithms | Electronic document | Open resource | |
| Supplement 1. Algorithm Theoretical Basis Document for AMSR-E Ocean Algorithms | Electronic document | Open resource | |
| Supplement 1. Algorithm Theoretical Basis Document for AMSR-E Ocean Algorithms | Electronic document | Open resource | |
| https://cmr.earthdata.nasa.gov/search/concepts/C1658476139-PODAAC.html | HTML | AMSR2-REMSS-L2P-v8a | Open resource |
| https://cmr.earthdata.nasa.gov/search/concepts/C1658476139-PODAAC.html | HTML | AMSR2-REMSS-L2P-v8a | Open resource |
| https://cmr.earthdata.nasa.gov/search/concepts/C1658476139-PODAAC.html | HTML | AMSR2-REMSS-L2P-v8a | Open resource |
| https://cmr.earthdata.nasa.gov/search/concepts/C1658476139-PODAAC.html | HTML | AMSR2-REMSS-L2P-v8a | Open resource |
| Granule Search | Unknown | Search for data granules belonging to this collection (a granule is the smallest aggregation of data that can be independently described and retrieved). | Open resource |
| Granule Search | Unknown | Search for data granules belonging to this collection (a granule is the smallest aggregation of data that can be independently described and retrieved). | Open resource |
| Granule Search | Unknown | Search for data granules belonging to this collection (a granule is the smallest aggregation of data that can be independently described and retrieved). | Open resource |
| Granule Search | Unknown | Search for data granules belonging to this collection (a granule is the smallest aggregation of data that can be independently described and retrieved). | Open resource |
| https://doi.org/10.1109/tgrs.2009.2030322 | Unknown | journal article | Open resource |
| https://doi.org/10.1109/tgrs.2009.2030322 | Unknown | journal article | Open resource |
| https://doi.org/10.1109/TGRS.2009.2030322 | Unknown | journal article | Open resource |
| https://doi.org/10.1109/tgrs.2009.2030322 | Unknown | journal article | Open resource |
| https://doi.org/10.25923/etpw-ev82 | Unknown | NOAA Central Library: Technical Report | Open resource |
| https://doi.org/10.25923/etpw-ev82 | Unknown | NOAA Central Library: Technical Report | Open resource |
| https://doi.org/10.25923/etpw-ev82 | Unknown | NOAA Central Library: Technical Report | Open resource |
| https://doi.org/10.25923/etpw-ev82 | Unknown | NOAA Central Library: Technical Report | Open resource |
| Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency Earth Observation Research Center (JAXA EORC) website | Unknown | Institution web page | Open resource |
| Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency Earth Observation Research Center (JAXA EORC) website | Unknown | Institution web page | Open resource |
| Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency Earth Observation Research Center (JAXA EORC) website | Unknown | Institution web page | Open resource |
| Algorithm Theoretical Basis Document (ATBD) Version 2 AMSR Ocean Algorithm Principal | Electronic document | Open resource | |
| Algorithm Theoretical Basis Document (ATBD) Version 2 AMSR Ocean Algorithm Principal | Electronic document | Open resource | |
| Algorithm Theoretical Basis Document (ATBD) Version 2 AMSR Ocean Algorithm Principal | Electronic document | Open resource | |
| Algorithm Theoretical Basis Document (ATBD) Version 2 AMSR Ocean Algorithm Principal | Electronic document | Open resource | |
| GCMD Keyword Forum Page | Unknown | Global Change Master Directory (GCMD). 2025. GCMD Keywords, Version 21. Greenbelt, MD: Earth Science Data and Information System, Earth Science Projects Division, Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). URL (GCMD Keyword Forum Page): https://forum.earthdata.nasa.gov/app.php/tag/GCMD+Keywords | Open resource |
| GCMD Keyword Forum Page | Unknown | Global Change Master Directory (GCMD). 2025. GCMD Keywords, Version 21. Greenbelt, MD: Earth Science Data and Information System, Earth Science Projects Division, Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). URL (GCMD Keyword Forum Page): https://forum.earthdata.nasa.gov/app.php/tag/GCMD+Keywords | Open resource |
| GCMD Keyword Forum Page | Unknown | Global Change Master Directory (GCMD). 2025. GCMD Keywords, Version 21. Greenbelt, MD: Earth Science Data and Information System, Earth Science Projects Division, Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). URL (GCMD Keyword Forum Page): https://forum.earthdata.nasa.gov/app.php/tag/GCMD+Keywords | Open resource |
| GCMD Keyword Forum Page | Unknown | Global Change Master Directory (GCMD). 2025. GCMD Keywords, Version 21. Greenbelt, MD: Earth Science Data and Information System, Earth Science Projects Division, Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). URL (GCMD Keyword Forum Page): https://forum.earthdata.nasa.gov/app.php/tag/GCMD+Keywords | Open resource |
| GCMD Keyword Forum Page | Unknown | Global Change Master Directory (GCMD). 2023. GCMD Keywords, Version 17. Greenbelt, MD: Earth Science Data and Information System, Earth Science Projects Division, Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). URL (GCMD Keyword Forum Page): https://forum.earthdata.nasa.gov/app.php/tag/GCMD+Keywords | Open resource |
| GCMD Keyword Forum Page | Unknown | Global Change Master Directory (GCMD). 2025. GCMD Keywords, Version 21. Greenbelt, MD: Earth Science Data and Information System, Earth Science Projects Division, Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). URL (GCMD Keyword Forum Page): https://forum.earthdata.nasa.gov/app.php/tag/GCMD+Keywords | Open resource |
| GCMD Keyword Forum Page | Unknown | Global Change Master Directory (GCMD). 2023. GCMD Keywords, Version 17. Greenbelt, MD: Earth Science Data and Information System, Earth Science Projects Division, Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). URL (GCMD Keyword Forum Page): https://forum.earthdata.nasa.gov/app.php/tag/GCMD+Keywords | Open resource |
| GCMD Keyword Forum Page | Unknown | Global Change Master Directory (GCMD). 2025. GCMD Keywords, Version 21. Greenbelt, MD: Earth Science Data and Information System, Earth Science Projects Division, Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). URL (GCMD Keyword Forum Page): https://forum.earthdata.nasa.gov/app.php/tag/GCMD+Keywords | Open resource |
| GCMD Keyword Forum Page | Unknown | Global Change Master Directory (GCMD). 2025. GCMD Keywords, Version 21. Greenbelt, MD: Earth Science Data and Information System, Earth Science Projects Division, Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). URL (GCMD Keyword Forum Page): https://forum.earthdata.nasa.gov/app.php/tag/GCMD+Keywords | Open resource |
| GCMD Keyword Forum Page | Unknown | Global Change Master Directory (GCMD). 2025. GCMD Keywords, Version 21. Greenbelt, MD: Earth Science Data and Information System, Earth Science Projects Division, Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). URL (GCMD Keyword Forum Page): https://forum.earthdata.nasa.gov/app.php/tag/GCMD+Keywords | Open resource |
| GCMD Keyword Forum Page | Unknown | Global Change Master Directory (GCMD). 2023. GCMD Keywords, Version 17. Greenbelt, MD: Earth Science Data and Information System, Earth Science Projects Division, Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). URL (GCMD Keyword Forum Page): https://forum.earthdata.nasa.gov/app.php/tag/GCMD+Keywords | Open resource |
| GCMD Keyword Forum Page | Unknown | Global Change Master Directory (GCMD). 2025. GCMD Keywords, Version 21. Greenbelt, MD: Earth Science Data and Information System, Earth Science Projects Division, Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). URL (GCMD Keyword Forum Page): https://forum.earthdata.nasa.gov/app.php/tag/GCMD+Keywords | Open resource |
| GCMD Keyword Forum Page | Unknown | Global Change Master Directory (GCMD). 2025. GCMD Keywords, Version 21. Greenbelt, MD: Earth Science Data and Information System, Earth Science Projects Division, Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). URL (GCMD Keyword Forum Page): https://forum.earthdata.nasa.gov/app.php/tag/GCMD+Keywords | Open resource |
| GCMD Keyword Forum Page | Unknown | Global Change Master Directory (GCMD). 2025. GCMD Keywords, Version 21. Greenbelt, MD: Earth Science Data and Information System, Earth Science Projects Division, Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). URL (GCMD Keyword Forum Page): https://forum.earthdata.nasa.gov/app.php/tag/GCMD+Keywords | Open resource |
| GCMD Keyword Forum Page | Unknown | Global Change Master Directory (GCMD). 2025. GCMD Keywords, Version 21. Greenbelt, MD: Earth Science Data and Information System, Earth Science Projects Division, Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). URL (GCMD Keyword Forum Page): https://forum.earthdata.nasa.gov/app.php/tag/GCMD+Keywords | Open resource |
| GCMD Keyword Forum Page | Unknown | Global Change Master Directory (GCMD). 2025. GCMD Keywords, Version 21. Greenbelt, MD: Earth Science Data and Information System, Earth Science Projects Division, Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). URL (GCMD Keyword Forum Page): https://forum.earthdata.nasa.gov/app.php/tag/GCMD+Keywords | Open resource |
| GCMD Keyword Forum Page | Unknown | Global Change Master Directory (GCMD). 2023. GCMD Keywords, Version 17. Greenbelt, MD: Earth Science Data and Information System, Earth Science Projects Division, Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). URL (GCMD Keyword Forum Page): https://forum.earthdata.nasa.gov/app.php/tag/GCMD+Keywords | Open resource |
| GCMD Keyword Forum Page | Unknown | Global Change Master Directory (GCMD). 2023. GCMD Keywords, Version 17. Greenbelt, MD: Earth Science Data and Information System, Earth Science Projects Division, Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). URL (GCMD Keyword Forum Page): https://forum.earthdata.nasa.gov/app.php/tag/GCMD+Keywords | Open resource |
| GCMD Keyword Forum Page | Unknown | Global Change Master Directory (GCMD). 2025. GCMD Keywords, Version 21. Greenbelt, MD: Earth Science Data and Information System, Earth Science Projects Division, Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). URL (GCMD Keyword Forum Page): https://forum.earthdata.nasa.gov/app.php/tag/GCMD+Keywords | Open resource |
| GCMD Keyword Forum Page | Unknown | Global Change Master Directory (GCMD). 2025. GCMD Keywords, Version 21. Greenbelt, MD: Earth Science Data and Information System, Earth Science Projects Division, Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). URL (GCMD Keyword Forum Page): https://forum.earthdata.nasa.gov/app.php/tag/GCMD+Keywords | Open resource |
| GCMD Keyword Forum Page | Unknown | Global Change Master Directory (GCMD). 2025. GCMD Keywords, Version 21. Greenbelt, MD: Earth Science Data and Information System, Earth Science Projects Division, Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). URL (GCMD Keyword Forum Page): https://forum.earthdata.nasa.gov/app.php/tag/GCMD+Keywords | Open resource |
| GCMD Keyword Forum Page | Unknown | Global Change Master Directory (GCMD). 2025. GCMD Keywords, Version 21. Greenbelt, MD: Earth Science Data and Information System, Earth Science Projects Division, Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). URL (GCMD Keyword Forum Page): https://forum.earthdata.nasa.gov/app.php/tag/GCMD+Keywords | Open resource |
| GCMD Keyword Forum Page | Unknown | Global Change Master Directory (GCMD). 2023. GCMD Keywords, Version 17. Greenbelt, MD: Earth Science Data and Information System, Earth Science Projects Division, Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). URL (GCMD Keyword Forum Page): https://forum.earthdata.nasa.gov/app.php/tag/GCMD+Keywords | Open resource |
| GCMD Keyword Forum Page | Unknown | Global Change Master Directory (GCMD). 2025. GCMD Keywords, Version 21. Greenbelt, MD: Earth Science Data and Information System, Earth Science Projects Division, Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). URL (GCMD Keyword Forum Page): https://forum.earthdata.nasa.gov/app.php/tag/GCMD+Keywords | Open resource |
| NOAA Central Library website | Unknown | Institution web page | Open resource |
| NASA JPL PO.DAAC website | Unknown | Institution web page | Open resource |
| NASA JPL PO.DAAC (PO.DAAC) website | Unknown | Institution web page | Open resource |
| NASA JPL PO.DAAC (PO.DAAC) website | Unknown | Institution web page | Open resource |
| NASA JPL PO.DAAC (PO.DAAC) website | Unknown | Institution web page | Open resource |
| https://suzaku.eorc.jaxa.jp/GCOM_W/w_amsr2/whats_amsr2.html | HTML | About AMSR2 | Open resource |
| https://suzaku.eorc.jaxa.jp/GCOM_W/w_amsr2/whats_amsr2.html | HTML | About AMSR2 | Open resource |
| https://suzaku.eorc.jaxa.jp/GCOM_W/w_amsr2/whats_amsr2.html | HTML | About AMSR2 | Open resource |
| https://suzaku.eorc.jaxa.jp/GCOM_W/w_amsr2/whats_amsr2.html | HTML | About AMSR2 | Open resource |
| https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/archive/accession/0123222 | Unknown | project documentation | Open resource |
| https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/archive/accession/0123222 | Unknown | project documentation | Open resource |
| https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/archive/accession/0123222 | Unknown | project documentation | Open resource |
| The Recommended GHRSST Data Specification (GDS) GDS 2.0 Revision 5 | Online document | Open resource | |
| The Recommended GHRSST Data Specification (GDS) GDS 2.0 Revision 5 | Online document | Open resource | |
| The Recommended GHRSST Data Specification (GDS) GDS 2.0 Revision 5 | Online document | Open resource | |
| The Recommended GHRSST Data Specification (GDS) GDS 2.0 Revision 5 | Online document | Open resource | |
| GHRSST User Guide version 9.1 | Online document | Open resource | |
| GHRSST User Guide version 9.1 | Online document | Open resource | |
| GHRSST User Guide version 9.1 | Online document | Open resource | |
| GHRSST User Guide version 9.1 | Online document | Open resource | |
| NCEI Dataset Landing Page | Unknown | Navigate directly to the URL for a descriptive web page with download links. | Open resource |
| NCEI Dataset Landing Page | Unknown | Navigate directly to the URL for a descriptive web page with download links. | Open resource |
| NCEI Dataset Landing Page | Unknown | Navigate directly to the URL for a descriptive web page with download links. | Open resource |
| NCEI Dataset Landing Page | Unknown | Navigate directly to the URL for a descriptive web page with download links. | Open resource |
| NCEI Contact Information | Unknown | Information for contacts at NCEI. | Open resource |
| NCEI Contact Information | Unknown | Information for contacts at NCEI. | Open resource |
| NCEI Contact Information | Unknown | Information for contacts at NCEI. | Open resource |
| NCEI Contact Information | Unknown | Information for contacts at NCEI. | Open resource |
| NCEI Contact Information | Unknown | Information for contacts at NCEI. | Open resource |
| NCEI Contact Information | Unknown | Information for contacts at NCEI. | Open resource |
| NCEI Contact Information | Unknown | Information for contacts at NCEI. | Open resource |
| NCEI Contact Information | Unknown | Information for contacts at NCEI. | Open resource |
| HTTPS | Unknown | Navigate directly to the URL for data access and direct download. | Open resource |
| HTTPS | Unknown | Navigate directly to the URL for data access and direct download. | Open resource |
| HTTPS | Unknown | Navigate directly to the URL for data access and direct download. | Open resource |
| HTTPS | Unknown | Navigate directly to the URL for data access and direct download. | Open resource |
| THREDDS | HTML | These data are available through a variety of services via a THREDDS (Thematic Real-time Environmental Distributed Data Services) Data Server (TDS). Depending on the dataset, the TDS can provide WMS, WCS, DAP, HTTP, and other data access and metadata services as well. For more information on the TDS, see http://www.unidata.ucar.edu/software/thredds/current/tds/. | Open resource |
| THREDDS | HTML | These data are available through a variety of services via a THREDDS (Thematic Real-time Environmental Distributed Data Services) Data Server (TDS). Depending on the dataset, the TDS can provide WMS, WCS, DAP, HTTP, and other data access and metadata services as well. For more information on the TDS, see http://www.unidata.ucar.edu/software/thredds/current/tds/. | Open resource |
| THREDDS | HTML | These data are available through a variety of services via a THREDDS (Thematic Real-time Environmental Distributed Data Services) Data Server (TDS). Depending on the dataset, the TDS can provide WMS, WCS, DAP, HTTP, and other data access and metadata services as well. For more information on the TDS, see http://www.unidata.ucar.edu/software/thredds/current/tds/. | Open resource |
| THREDDS | HTML | These data are available through a variety of services via a THREDDS (Thematic Real-time Environmental Distributed Data Services) Data Server (TDS). Depending on the dataset, the TDS can provide WMS, WCS, DAP, HTTP, and other data access and metadata services as well. For more information on the TDS, see http://www.unidata.ucar.edu/software/thredds/current/tds/. | Open resource |
| Remote Sensing Systems (REMSS) website | Unknown | Institution web page | Open resource |
| Remote Sensing Systems (REMSS) website | Unknown | Institution web page | Open resource |
| Remote Sensing Systems (REMSS) website | Unknown | Institution web page | Open resource |
| Remote Sensing Systems (REMSS) website | Unknown | Institution web page | Open resource |
| Remote Sensing Systems (REMSS) website | Unknown | Institution web page | Open resource |
| Remote Sensing Systems (REMSS) website | Unknown | Institution web page | Open resource |
| Remote Sensing Systems (REMSS) website | Unknown | Institution web page | Open resource |
| Remote Sensing Systems (REMSS) website | Unknown | Institution web page | Open resource |
| Remote Sensing Systems (REMSS) website | Unknown | Institution web page | Open resource |
| Remote Sensing Systems (REMSS) website | Unknown | Institution web page | Open resource |
| Remote Sensing Systems (REMSS) website | Unknown | Institution web page | Open resource |
| Remote Sensing Systems (REMSS) website | Unknown | Institution web page | Open resource |
| Remote Sensing Systems (REMSS) website | Unknown | Institution web page | Open resource |
| Remote Sensing Systems (REMSS) website | Unknown | Institution web page | Open resource |
| Remote Sensing Systems (REMSS) website | Unknown | Institution web page | Open resource |
| Remote Sensing Systems (REMSS) website | Unknown | Institution web page | Open resource |
| Remote Sensing Systems (REMSS) website | Unknown | Institution web page | Open resource |
| Remote Sensing Systems (REMSS) website | Unknown | Institution web page | Open resource |
| Remote Sensing Systems (REMSS) website | Unknown | Institution web page | Open resource |
| Remote Sensing Systems (REMSS) website | Unknown | Institution web page | Open resource |
| Remote Sensing Systems (REMSS) website | Unknown | Institution web page | Open resource |
| https://www.remss.com/missions/amsr/ | Unknown | AMSR-2 / AMSR-E | Open resource |
| https://www.remss.com/missions/amsr/ | Unknown | AMSR-2 / AMSR-E | Open resource |
| https://www.remss.com/missions/amsr/ | Unknown | AMSR-2 / AMSR-E | Open resource |
| https://www.remss.com/missions/amsr/ | Unknown | AMSR-2 / AMSR-E | Open resource |
| JAXA Earth Observation Research Center website | Unknown | Institution web page | Open resource |
| Remote Sensing Systems website | Exe | Institution web page | Open resource |
| Remote Sensing Systems website | Exe | Institution web page | Open resource |
| Remote Sensing Systems website | Exe | Institution web page | Open resource |
| Remote Sensing Systems website | Exe | Institution web page | Open resource |
| Remote Sensing Systems website | Exe | Institution web page | Open resource |
| Remote Sensing Systems website | Exe | Institution web page | Open resource |