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Record Search Query: [Science_Parameters: Science_Category='EARTH SCIENCE', Science_Topic='SPECTRAL/ENGINEERING', Science_Term='PLATFORM CHARACTERISTICS']

Polaris - Search Interface for NSIDC Data
 Entry ID: NSIDC_polaris

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Summary
Abstract: Polaris allows for searching and receiving NSIDC data with the new infrastructure that supports users finding and browsing actual data holdings online. It serves as a navigation point for limited NSIDC data sets adding subsetting, reformatting, and reprojecting capabilities.

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Description: Access Polaris - Search Interface for NSIDC Data.
Service Citation
Originators: National Snow and Ice Data Center
Title: Polaris - Search Interface for NSIDC Data
Provider: National Snow and Ice Data Center
Service Keywords
DATA MANAGEMENT/DATA HANDLING >DATA INTEROPERABILITY >DATA REFORMATTING Parameter Definition
DATA MANAGEMENT/DATA HANDLING >SUBSETTING/SUPERSETTING Parameter Definition
METADATA HANDLING >DATA DISCOVERY Parameter Definition
DATA MANAGEMENT/DATA HANDLING >DATA DELIVERY Parameter Definition

Science Keywords
ATMOSPHERE >ATMOSPHERIC WATER VAPOR >SUBLIMATION Parameter Definition
ATMOSPHERE >CLOUDS >CLOUD RADIATIVE TRANSFER >CLOUD REFLECTANCE Parameter Definition
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ISO Topic Category
CLIMATOLOGY/METEOROLOGY/ATMOSPHERE
ELEVATION
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Platform
DMSP >Defense Meteorological Satellite Program Ancillary Description
ICESAT >Ice, Cloud and Land Elevation Satellite Ancillary Description
NIMBUS-7 Ancillary Description
AQUA >Earth Observing System, AQUA Ancillary Description
Instrument
GLAS >Geoscience Laser Altimeter System Ancillary Description
AVHRR >Advanced Very High Resolution Radiometer Ancillary Description
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Project
EOSDIS >Earth Observing System Data Information System Supplemental Info
ESIP >Earth Science Information Partners Program Supplemental Info
Access Constraints None
Ancillary Keywords
Data Discover
Data Archive
Snow Products

Service Provider
NSIDC_DAAC > NSIDC Distributed Active Archive Center Supplemental Info
Service Organization URL: http://nsidc.org/daac/index.html

Service Provider Personnel
Name: NSIDC DAAC USER SERVICES
Phone: +1 (303) 492-6199
Fax: +1 (303) 492-2468
Email: nsidc at nsidc.org
Contact Address:
National Snow and Ice Data Center
CIRES, 449 UCB
University of Colorado
City: Boulder
Province or State: CO
Postal Code: 80309-0449
Country: USA
Distribution Media
Distribution_Media: Online
Fees: No fees
Personnel
NSIDC DAAC USER SERVICES
Role: TECHNICAL CONTACT
Phone: +1 (303) 492-6199
Fax: +1 (303) 492-2468
Email: nsidc at nsidc.org
Contact Address:
National Snow and Ice Data Center
CIRES, 449 UCB
University of Colorado
City: Boulder
Province or State: CO
Postal Code: 80309-0449
Country: USA
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Creation and Review Dates
SERF Creation Date: 2011-10-05
SERF Last Revision Date: 2011-10-06
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