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NOAA JPSS Cross-track Infrared Sounder (CrIS) Science Sensor Data Record (SDR) from IDPS

JPSS-CrIS-SDR

browse graphicExample of a global image of Suomi-NPP CrIS Brightness Temperature in long-wave infrared, mapped, descending. Courtesy of the NOAA JPSS LTM system.
The Cross-track Infrared Sounder (CrIS) provides high resolution
infrared observations across the short-wave, medium-wave, and long-wave infrared
spectrum. This Sensor Data Record (SDR) from CRIS provides Level 1b calibrated and
geolocated radiance data produced from CrIS Raw Data Records (RDR). This operational
SDR is used to produce CrIS Environmental Data Records (EDR) for measuring
atmospheric temperature and moisture. CrIS SDR data obtained from the NOAA
Comprehensive Large Array-Data Stewardship System (CLASS) are distributed as
aggregated 8 minute files consisting of 15 granules in the Hierarchical Data Format
v.5 (HDF5) with metadata attributes included.
  • Cite as: Han, Yong, Qiu, Shuang, and NOAA JPSS Program Office (2012): NOAA JPSS Cross-track Infrared Sounder (CrIS) Science Sensor Data Record (SDR) from IDPS. [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. doi:10.7289/V59C6VGK [access date].
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Download Data
  • NOAA CLASS FTP Server (download)
    Access and download data tar files by date and product for the previous 85 days. The directory structure is as follows, date(yyyymmdd)->instrument family->product.
Order Data
Distribution Formats
  • HDF (Version: 5)
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Distributor NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
ncei.info@noaa.gov
Dataset Point of Contact DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCEI > National Centers for Environmental Information, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
ncei.sat.info@noaa.gov
Time Period 2012-02-20 to Present (time interval: 12-hour)
Spatial Reference System urn:ogc:def:crs:EPSG::4326
Spatial Bounding Box Coordinates
West: -180.0
East: 180.0
South: -90.0
North: 90.0
Spatial Coverage Map
General Documentation
Processing Documents
  • JPSS STAR Science Documents
Associated Resources
Publication Dates
  • publication: 2012-02-20
Edition Provisional
Data Presentation Form Digital image
Dataset Progress Status Ongoing - data is continually being updated
Data Update Frequency Continual
Purpose Types of data products that can be derived from CrIS instrument data: Compressed radiance data; Cloud-cleared radiances; Carbon products (CO2, CH4, and CO); Radiation budget parameters; Blended Ozone products
Use Limitations
  • For a complete description of use limitations for this SDR, see the Algorithm Theoretical Basis Document (ATBD).
Dataset Citation
  • Cite as: Han, Yong, Qiu, Shuang, and NOAA JPSS Program Office (2012): NOAA JPSS Cross-track Infrared Sounder (CrIS) Science Sensor Data Record (SDR) from IDPS. [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. doi:10.7289/V59C6VGK [access date].
Cited Authors
  • Iturbide, Flavio
    DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/STAR/SMCD > Satellite Meteorology and Climatology Division, Center for Satellite Applications and Research, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
  • Han, Yong
    DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/STAR/SMCD > Satellite Meteorology and Climatology Division, Center for Satellite Applications and Research, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
  • Qiu, Shuang
    DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/OSPO > Office of Satellite and Product Operations, Center for Satellite Applications and Research, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
  • NOAA JPSS Program Office
Originators
  • NOAA JPSS Program Office
Principal Investigators
  • Iturbide, Flavio
    DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/STAR/SMCD > Satellite Meteorology and Climatology Division, Center for Satellite Applications and Research, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
  • Han, Yong
    DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/STAR/SMCD > Satellite Meteorology and Climatology Division, Center for Satellite Applications and Research, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
  • Qiu, Shuang
    DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/OSPO > Office of Satellite and Product Operations, Center for Satellite Applications and Research, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
Publishers
  • NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
Theme keywords Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Science Keywords
  • Earth Science > Spectral/Engineering > Infrared wavelengths > infrared radiance
  • Earth Science > Spectral/Engineering > Infrared wavelengths > brightness temperature
Data Center keywords Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Data Center Keywords
  • DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCDC > National Climatic Data Center, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
  • DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCEI > National Centers for Environmental Information, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
  • DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/STAR > Center for Satellite Applications and Research, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
  • DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/OSPO > Office of Satellite and Product Operations, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
Platform keywords Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Platform Keywords
  • SUOMI-NPP > Suomi National Polar-orbiting Partnership
  • NOAA-20 > Joint Polar Satellite System - 1
  • NOAA-21 > Joint Polar Satellite System - 2
Instrument keywords Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Instrument Keywords
  • CrIS > Cross-track Infrared Sounder
Place keywords Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Location Keywords
  • Geographic Region > Global
Project keywords Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Project Keywords
  • NOAA OneStop Project
  • JPSS > Joint Polar Satellite System
Data Resolution keywords Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Horizontal Data Resolution Keywords
  • 10 km - < 50 km or approximately .09 degree - < .5 degree
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Vertical Data Resolution Keywords
  • 100 meters - < 1 km
Stratum keywords Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Location Keywords
  • Vertical Location > Troposphere
Use Constraints
  • Cite as: Han, Yong, Qiu, Shuang, and NOAA JPSS Program Office (2012): NOAA JPSS Cross-track Infrared Sounder (CrIS) Science Sensor Data Record (SDR) from IDPS. [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. doi:10.7289/V59C6VGK [access date].
  • Use liability: NOAA and NCEI cannot provide any warranty as to the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of furnished data. Users assume responsibility to determine the usability of these data. The user is responsible for the results of any application of this data for other than its intended purpose.
Access Constraints
  • Distribution liability: NOAA and NCEI make no warranty, expressed or implied, regarding these data, nor does the fact of distribution constitute such a warranty. NOAA and NCEI cannot assume liability for any damages caused by any errors or omissions in these data. If appropriate, NCEI can only certify that the data it distributes are an authentic copy of the records that were accepted for inclusion in the NCEI archives.
Fees
  • In most cases, electronic downloads of the data are free. However, fees may apply for custom orders, data certifications, copies of analog materials, and data distribution on physical media.
Lineage information for: dataset
Lineage Statement These data were produced by the JPSS Interface Data Processing Segment (IDPS) and are archived at the NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI).
Processor
  • DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/STAR > Center for Satellite Applications and Research, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
Processing Steps
  • For a complete description of the processing steps, see the Algorithm Theoretical Basis Document and Data Flow Diagram.
  • 2012-04-04T00:00:00Z - The S-NPP CrIS SDR algorithm reached Beta maturity status.
  • 2012-10-23T00:00:00Z - The S-NPP CrIS SDR algorithm reached Provisional maturity status.
  • 2014-09-03T00:00:00Z - The S-NPP CrIS SDR algorithm reached Validated maturity status.
  • 2018-01-17T00:00:00Z - The NOAA-20 CrIS SDR algorithm reached Beta maturity status.
  • 2018-02-18T00:00:00Z - The NOAA-20 CrIS SDR algorithm reached Provisional maturity status.
  • 2018-08-14T00:00:00 - The NOAA-20 CrIS SDR algorithm reached Validated maturity status.
  • 2023-02-23T00:00:00 - The NOAA-21 CrIS SDR algorithm reached beta maturity status.
  • 2023-04-04T00:00:00 - The NOAA-21 CrIS SDR algorithm reached provisional maturity status.
Processing Documents
    • JPSS STAR Science Documents
Source Datasets
  • JPSS Cross-track Infrared Sounder (CrIS) Raw Data Record (RDR)
    • Resource page for JPSS-CRIS-RDR
      Source dataset landing page with general information and access links for the dataset.
    • Description of Source: Raw Data Record (RDR)
    • Temporal extent used: 2012-04-19 to Present
    • Spatial extent used: N:90 S:-90 E:180 W:-180
Lineage information for: repository
Processing Steps
  • 2015-04-22T00:00:00 - NOAA created the National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) by merging NOAA's National Climatic Data Center (NCDC), National Geophysical Data Center (NGDC), and National Oceanographic Data Center (NODC), including the National Coastal Data Development Center (NCDDC), per the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015, Public Law 113-235. NCEI launched publicly on April 22, 2015.
Last Modified: 2023-06-23
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