Open Data and Sensing Resource

  • OpenKIWAS-Unique-Identifier:
    opendata-EO-0005
  • Source organisation:
    CERTH
  • Name:
    CAMS
  • Type:
    Atmospheric Composition Data (Model-based and Observations)
  • Area:
    Global coverage
  • Quality:
    High-quality data from both satellite observations and global atmospheric models
  • Availability:
    Free and open access via the Copernicus website and CAMS platform
  • Update frequency:
    Near real-time updates, with daily, hourly, and monthly data
  • Legal restrictions:
    Open data policy under the Copernicus program
  • Description:
    CAMS provides global data on air quality, greenhouse gases, aerosols, and other atmospheric composition variables, using a combination of satellite observations, ground-based measurements, and numerical weather prediction models.
  • Variable(s):
    Ozone (O₃), Nitrogen Dioxide (NO₂), Carbon Monoxide (CO), Sulphur Dioxide (SO₂), Methane (CH₄), Aerosols (PM2.5, PM10), Carbon Dioxide (CO₂), Particulate Matter, and others related to atmospheric composition
  • Spatial coverage:
    Global, with detailed regional data for Europe and other specific areas
  • Spatial resolution:
    Varies from 10 km to 80 km depending on the variable and product (global and regional models)
  • Temporal coverage:
    Ongoing since 2003 (continuous data since service launch)
  • Temporal resolution:
    Hourly, daily, and monthly data
  • Resource:
    CAMS Data Access
  • API Protocol:
    Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service API, OGC-compliant access, OpenDAP
  • Limitations:
    Limited resolution for global coverage; some delay in processing real-time data