CALIPSO Lidar: Vertical Feature Mask and Atmospheric Profiles
Data collection began on April 28, 2006, and is ongoing, with multiple product versions covering different periods. This dataset comprises multiple lidar data products from the CALIPSO satellite mission, a joint NASA and CNES project, designed to study the impact of clouds and aerosols on Earth's climate. The data includes vertical feature masks, aerosol and cloud layer profiles, and derived monthly gridded products, with measurements from the CALIOP, IIR, and WFC instruments.