National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC)

2024-06-22

NSIDC supports research into our world's frozen realms: the snow, ice, glacier, frozen ground, and climate interactions that make up Earth's cryosphere. Scientific data, whether taken in the field or relayed from satellites orbiting Earth, form the foundation for the scientific research that informs the world about our planet and our climate systems.

Information and referral center supporting polar and cryospheric research. Site includes education resources, the NSIDC data catalog and an image gallery.

National Snow and Ice Data Center