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Landsat Level-2 Provisional Surface Temperature (ST) contains nine acquisition-based raster data products that represent the temperature of the Earth’s land surface in Kelvin, as well as quality assessment information.
NOTE: Landsat Collection 1 data and products are no longer available to download from the USGS as of December 30, 2022. Landsat Collection 2 remains available. Please access the Landsat Collection 2 webpage below for information about Collection 2 data and science products.
NOTE: Landsat Collection 1 data and products are no longer available to download from the USGS as of December 30, 2022. The information on this webpage is for reference only.
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) offers Landsat Level- 2 Surface Temperature (ST) data for Landsat 4-5 Thematic Mapper (TM), Landsat 7 Enhanced Thematic Mapper Plus (ETM+), and Landsat 8 Operational Land Imager (OLI). Landsat Surface Temperature contains nine acquisition-based raster data products that represent the temperature of the Earth’s land surface in Kelvin, as well as quality assessment information.
The Landsat Level-2 Surface Temperature (ST) Science Product is included in the U.S. Landsat Analysis Ready Data (ARD) tile-based product bundle. These data are processed to the highest scientific standards and can be used directly in monitoring and accessing landscape changes.
Landsat Surface Temperature represents the temperature of the Earth's surface in Kelvin (K) and is generated from Landsat top of atmosphere thermal infrared radiance, North American Regional Reanalysis (NARR) data, and Advanced Spaceborne Thermal Emission and Reflection Radiometer (ASTER) Global Emissivity Database (GED).
Note: The Landsat Surface Temperature Science Product has reached a provisional level of maturity for the United States, meaning that its uncertainties are understood in multiple locations and assessments of its results have demonstrated positive science value. Algorithm artifacts have been identified under certain observational conditions, and are currently being analyzed to develop and test solutions to enhance algorithmic implementation, reduce uncertainty, and improve future surface temperature products. Current algorithm performance is documented in the peer-reviewed literature on this web page and in the product guide.
The USGS is requesting that users of the surface temperature product - before it is declared operational - include the following disclaimer:
"USGS Landsat Surface Temperature Science Product may report unvalidated results for certain observational conditions."
The following date ranges apply to the availability of the Landsat Surface Temperature science product:
- Landsat 8 OLI: April 2013 to present
- Landsat 7 ETM+: July 1999 to present
- Landsat 5 TM: March 1984 to May 2012
- Landsat 4 TM: December 1982 to December 1993
Most Landsat Collection 1 Level-1 scenes can be processed to generate a Surface Temperature product. In addition to the caveats listed on the Landsat ARD Page, please consult the Landsat Surface Temperature Science Product Guide for additional product specific caveat explanations.
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Landsat Collection 1 no longer available.
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Landsat Surface Temperature (ST) Digital Object Identification (DOI) number: /10.5066/F7J38RTH
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Landsat Level-2 Provisional Surface Temperature (ST) contains nine acquisition-based raster data products that represent the temperature of the Earth’s land surface in Kelvin, as well as quality assessment information.
NOTE: Landsat Collection 1 data and products are no longer available to download from the USGS as of December 30, 2022. Landsat Collection 2 remains available. Please access the Landsat Collection 2 webpage below for information about Collection 2 data and science products.
NOTE: Landsat Collection 1 data and products are no longer available to download from the USGS as of December 30, 2022. The information on this webpage is for reference only.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media DetailsLandsat Surface Temperature (ST) for Landsat 8 CONUS ARD tile h004v002, July 23, 2018. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) offers Landsat Level- 2 Surface Temperature (ST) data for Landsat 4-5 Thematic Mapper (TM), Landsat 7 Enhanced Thematic Mapper Plus (ETM+), and Landsat 8 Operational Land Imager (OLI). Landsat Surface Temperature contains nine acquisition-based raster data products that represent the temperature of the Earth’s land surface in Kelvin, as well as quality assessment information.
The Landsat Level-2 Surface Temperature (ST) Science Product is included in the U.S. Landsat Analysis Ready Data (ARD) tile-based product bundle. These data are processed to the highest scientific standards and can be used directly in monitoring and accessing landscape changes.
Landsat Surface Temperature represents the temperature of the Earth's surface in Kelvin (K) and is generated from Landsat top of atmosphere thermal infrared radiance, North American Regional Reanalysis (NARR) data, and Advanced Spaceborne Thermal Emission and Reflection Radiometer (ASTER) Global Emissivity Database (GED).
Note: The Landsat Surface Temperature Science Product has reached a provisional level of maturity for the United States, meaning that its uncertainties are understood in multiple locations and assessments of its results have demonstrated positive science value. Algorithm artifacts have been identified under certain observational conditions, and are currently being analyzed to develop and test solutions to enhance algorithmic implementation, reduce uncertainty, and improve future surface temperature products. Current algorithm performance is documented in the peer-reviewed literature on this web page and in the product guide.
The USGS is requesting that users of the surface temperature product - before it is declared operational - include the following disclaimer:
"USGS Landsat Surface Temperature Science Product may report unvalidated results for certain observational conditions."
The following date ranges apply to the availability of the Landsat Surface Temperature science product:
- Landsat 8 OLI: April 2013 to present
- Landsat 7 ETM+: July 1999 to present
- Landsat 5 TM: March 1984 to May 2012
- Landsat 4 TM: December 1982 to December 1993
Most Landsat Collection 1 Level-1 scenes can be processed to generate a Surface Temperature product. In addition to the caveats listed on the Landsat ARD Page, please consult the Landsat Surface Temperature Science Product Guide for additional product specific caveat explanations.
Additional Information
Access Data
Landsat Collection 1 no longer available.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
Landsat Surface Temperature (ST) Digital Object Identification (DOI) number: /10.5066/F7J38RTH
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Albers Scene Bundles contain 30-meter Collection 1 Level-2 products including Top of Atmosphere (TOA) Reflectance, Surface Reflectance (SR), Top of Atmosphere Brightness Temperature (BT), Surface Temperature (ST), Dynamic Surface Water Extent (DSWE), and Quality Assessment (QA) projected to the Albers Equal Area (AEA) map projection. NOTE: Landsat Collection 1 data and products are no longer...USGS EROS Archive - Landsat Archives - U.S. Landsat Analysis Ready Data (ARD) Level-2 Data Product
The Landsat Analysis Ready Data (ARD) consists of Top of Atmosphere (TA) reflectance, top of atmosphere Brightness Temperature (BT), Surface Reflectance (SR), Provisional Surface Temperature (ST), and Quality Assessment (QA) data. NOTE: Landsat Collection 1 data and products are no longer available to download from the USGS as of December 30, 2022. Landsat Collection 2 remains available. Please... - Web Tools