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This dataset provides a merged, gridded climatology of total lightning flash rates derived from two satellite-based sensors: the Optical Transient Detector (OTD) and the Lightning Imaging Sensor (LIS). It offers a long-term record, with LIS data providing detailed coverage equatorward of 38 degrees and OTD data covering higher latitudes. The dataset is produced by the GHRC DAAC and is available in HDF and netCDF-4 formats on a 2.5-degree global grid.
License is listed as 'other-license-specified' but the specific terms are not detailed. The conflicting 'last updated' dates require verification from the data provider. Associated file formats include documentation (HTML, PDF, PNG) and disk images (BIN, ISO) in addition to the primary data files.