Earth's atmosphere is a layer of mixed gases approximately 60 miles high that provides the air we breathe, shields us from dangerous levels of ultraviolet light from the sun, and traps enough heat to …

Apr 2, 2026 · Air mass/density is a fundamental property of atmosphere. Mixture of gases forming Earth's atmosphere, consisting of nitrogen (∼78%), oxygen (∼21%), water vapor, and other trace …

NASA's Level-1 and Atmosphere Archive and Distribution System Distributed Active Archive Center primarily provides access to global science data products from MODIS and VIIRS.

3 days ago · NASA’s atmospheric wind data provide measurements to profile the force of air moving over land, water, and high into the sky.

3 days ago · NASA's air quality data allow users to measure pollutants in the atmosphere and track their health and socioeconomic impact on people.

Apr 10, 2026 · NASA’s Earth-observing satellites help scientists identify atmospheric rivers, which enables studies of climate change, water management, and weather.

Jun 27, 2024 · An in-depth look at the development, attributes, and benefits of the Prithvi-weather-climate foundation model.

Aug 29, 2025 · NASA's Land, Atmosphere Near real-time Capability for Earth observation (LANCE) supports users interested in monitoring a wide variety of natural and human-created phenomena …

3 days ago · Lightning is the electrical discharge in the atmosphere that can occur between clouds, ground, or into the air itself. The atmosphere is an insulator between positively and negatively …

Near real-time atmosphere data from the Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) are available through NASA's Land, Atmosphere Near real-time Capability for Earth observation (LANCE).