Standards and References

The following pages provide background and definitions for terms utlized in the distribution of EOSDIS data.

• Processing Levels:  EOSDIS data products are processed at various levels ranging from Level 0 to Level 4. Read through the definitions of each level.
• Data Format Standards:  A listing and description of the most common data formats.
• Metadata Standards and Conventions:  A listing and description of the most common metadata formats and conventions.
• Discovery and Access Technologies:  A listing and description of the most common discovery and access technologies.
• NASA Earth System Science Remote Sensors:  An overview and listing of Remote sensing instruments (active and passive).
• Acronym Listing:  A comprehensive listing of acronyms used within EOSDIS.