DMSP Program at NGDC


Defense Meteorological Satellite Program (DMSP) Data Archive at the National Geophysical Data Center (NGDC)

DMSP is a two satellite constellation of near-polar orbiting, sun-synchronous satellites monitoring meteorological, oceanographic and solar-terrestrial physics environments.

Introduction to DMSP

A general overview of the DMSP Program at NGDC, including user services, and a look at the various data sets available from the DMSP satellites.

Weekly Tropical Cyclone Summary

A summary of Tropical Cyclones for the most current week, including an overview, position, wind speeds and other information, and digital images, including Visible, Infrared and Microwave Imagery.

What's New for January - February 95

A look at what's new at the NGDC DMSP Data Archive and recent additions to the DMSP Mosaic pages.

Sample Imagery / Plots

Sample visible, infrared, microwave and multi-spectral imagery, spectograms and and other applications derived from DMSP data showing such phenomena as hurricanes,aurora, city lights, biomass burning and cloud cover.

DMSP Mosaic Road Map

A road map of the DMSP Mosaic pages, allowing direct access to all of the available pages. (Note: Will probably require full screen display)

User Services

Services including user guides, how to order data, flyers and data announcements, satellite status, archive and processing status, products and other services.

Other DMSP On-Line Services

Other servers (gopher & Mosaic) of Interest

Other NGDC Mosaic Services



For questions about ordering data or for more information please contact:

Greg Deuel, gbd@ngdc.noaa.gov, 303-497-6126

Last Updated 01/27/95