Apr 21, 2026 · 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 …

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).

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

2 days ago · NASA data shows wind speed at the ocean and land surface as well as in vertical profiles through the atmosphere.

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 …

Jan 21, 2026 · NASA collects data on the Sun and its energy to understand how our closest star impacts Earth's energy fields, atmosphere, weather, and human activity.

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

5 days ago · NASA's Earth satellites collect data about sulfur dioxide and other atmospheric trace gases to study their impact on health, air quality, and weather.

2 days ago · 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 gases …

Diagram of the electromagnetic spectrum. Credit: NASA Science. Some waves are absorbed or reflected by atmospheric components, like water vapor and carbon dioxide, while some wavelengths …