Release of AρρEEARS Version 2.39

Apr 08, 2020
By: LP DAAC

Version 2.39 of the Application for Extracting and Exploring Analysis Ready Samples (AρρEEARS) has been released. This release includes the following:

  • The addition of the NASA Making Earth System Data Records for Use in Research Environments (MEaSUREs) Digital Elevation Model (DEM) version 1 (NASADEM_HGT) product:
  • The decommissioning of the Terra MODIS Version 5.5 Net Primary Production Yearly L4 Global 1 km SIN Grid (MOD17A3.055) data product.
    • It is recommended to use the MODIS/Terra Net Primary Production Gap-Filled Yearly L4 Global 500 m SIN Grid V006 (MOD17A3HGF.006) product in place of the decommissioned MOD17A3.055 product.

AρρEEARS offers a simple and efficient way to perform data access and transformation processes by enabling users to download only the data they need. AρρEEARS provides access to a wide range of geospatial data from multiple federal archives, including MODIS onboard the Terra and Aqua satellites, the Soil Moisture Active Passive (SMAP) mission, Landsat Analysis Ready Data, Daymet gridded weather parameters, ASTER Global Digital Elevation Model (GDEM) Version 3, and population information from the Gridded Population of the World (GPW) Version 4 collection.

A complete listing of data products available in AρρEEARS can be found on the Available Products list. Additional resources for using AρρEEARS are available on the LP DAAC E-Learning page.

Have questions? Contact LP DAAC User Services at lpdaac@usgs.gov.