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GreenHouse Gases Concentration - ICOS Level 1 and Level 2 data

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Measurement of atmospheric concentration of greenhouse gases (carbon dioxide, methane) performed in compliance with ICOS protocols established for class-2 atmospheric stations (https://www.icos-cp.eu/about/join-icos/process-stations#toc-station-classes-class-1-class-2-associated-stations). Measurements are performed at the ICOS class-2 atmosphere station in Ispra (building 77r). This station is a component of the European Commission Atmospheric Observatory.

Near Real-Time (NRT) measurements are Level 1 ICOS data that are not fully quality checked. NRT data is a growing time series starting from the last ICOS data release of Level 2 data, that is from 01/04/2024. Level 2 data are fully quality checked measurements starting from 15/12/2017 till 31/03/2025.

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How to cite

European Commission, Joint Research Centre (2026): GreenHouse Gases Concentration - ICOS Level 1 and Level 2 data. [Dataset] doi: 10.2905/JRC.2DWKFT0 PID: http://data.europa.eu/89h/45833cd7-2c9c-4f84-a1de-b9dbabc36f37

Keywords

AtmosphereGreenhouse gasesICOSMonitoringPicarro G2401

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  • Final quality controlled concentration of methane at 100m above ground level. Concentrations are measured at the ICOS class-2 atmosphere station in Ispra (Italy).

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  • Final quality controlled concentration of methane at 40m above ground level. Concentrations are measured at the ICOS class-2 atmosphere station in Ispra (Italy).

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  • Final quality controlled concentration of carbon dioxide at 40m above ground level. Concentrations are measured at the ICOS class-2 atmosphere station in Ispra (Italy).

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Anybody can directly and anonymously access the data, without being required to register or authenticate.

  • Near Real-Time concentration of methane at 40m above ground level. Concentrations are measured at the ICOS class-2 atmosphere station in Ispra (Italy).

    Near Real-Time (NRT, Level 1) data is not the final highest quality data. This data is generated using only completely automated quality control procedures. These NRT time series are generated within 24 hours after measurement and will not be updated later using improved information or become completed with missing data. For your analysis and publications we recommend to use the final completely quality controlled and flagged (Level 2) data that is released with a delay between 6-12 months, that includes all corrections and maximum completion of missing data.

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Anybody can directly and anonymously access the data, without being required to register or authenticate.

  • Near Real-Time concentration of methane at 60m above ground level. Concentrations are measured at the ICOS class-2 atmosphere station in Ispra (Italy).

    Near Real-Time (NRT, Level 1) data is not the final highest quality data. This data is generated using only completely automated quality control procedures. These NRT time series are generated within 24 hours after measurement and will not be updated later using improved information or become completed with missing data. For your analysis and publications we recommend to use the final completely quality controlled and flagged (Level 2) data that is released with a delay between 6-12 months, that includes all corrections and maximum completion of missing data.

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No limitations

Anybody can directly and anonymously access the data, without being required to register or authenticate.

  • Final quality controlled concentration of methane at 60m above ground level. Concentrations are measured at the ICOS class-2 atmosphere station in Ispra (Italy).

ZIP

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A downloadable file for the dataset.

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Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International

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No limitations

Anybody can directly and anonymously access the data, without being required to register or authenticate.

  • Final quality controlled concentration of carbon dioxide at 60m above ground level. Concentrations are measured at the ICOS class-2 atmosphere station in Ispra (Italy).

ZIP

ZIP is an archive file format that supports lossless data compression. A ZIP file may contain one or more files or directories that may have been compressed.

Downloadable file

A downloadable file for the dataset.

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Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International

CC BY 4.0 lets others distribute, remix, tweak, and build upon the author’s work, even commercially, as long as they credit the author for the original creation. This is the most accommodating of licences offered. Recommended for maximum dissemination and use of licenced materials.

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No limitations

Anybody can directly and anonymously access the data, without being required to register or authenticate.

  • Near Real-Time concentration of carbon dioxide at 60m above ground level. Concentrations are measured at the ICOS class-2 atmosphere station in Ispra (Italy).

    Near Real-Time (NRT, Level 1) data is not the final highest quality data. This data is generated using only completely automated quality control procedures. These NRT time series are generated within 24 hours after measurement and will not be updated later using improved information or become completed with missing data. For your analysis and publications we recommend to use the final completely quality controlled and flagged (Level 2) data that is released with a delay between 6-12 months, that includes all corrections and maximum completion of missing data.

ZIP

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Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International

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No limitations

Anybody can directly and anonymously access the data, without being required to register or authenticate.

  • Final quality controlled concentration of carbon dioxide at 100m above ground level. Concentrations are measured at the ICOS class-2 atmosphere station in Ispra (Italy).

ZIP

ZIP is an archive file format that supports lossless data compression. A ZIP file may contain one or more files or directories that may have been compressed.

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Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International

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No limitations

Anybody can directly and anonymously access the data, without being required to register or authenticate.

  • Near Real-Time concentration of carbon dioxide at 40m above ground level. Concentrations are measured at the ICOS class-2 atmosphere station in Ispra (Italy).

    Near Real-Time (NRT, Level 1) data is not the final highest quality data. This data is generated using only completely automated quality control procedures. These NRT time series are generated within 24 hours after measurement and will not be updated later using improved information or become completed with missing data. For your analysis and publications we recommend to use the final completely quality controlled and flagged (Level 2) data that is released with a delay between 6-12 months, that includes all corrections and maximum completion of missing data.

ZIP

ZIP is an archive file format that supports lossless data compression. A ZIP file may contain one or more files or directories that may have been compressed.

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Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International

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No limitations

Anybody can directly and anonymously access the data, without being required to register or authenticate.

  • Near Real-Time concentration of carbon dioxide at 100m above ground level. Concentrations are measured at the ICOS class-2 atmosphere station in Ispra (Italy).

    Near Real-Time (NRT, Level 1) data is not the final highest quality data. This data is generated using only completely automated quality control procedures. These NRT time series are generated within 24 hours after measurement and will not be updated later using improved information or become completed with missing data. For your analysis and publications we recommend to use the final completely quality controlled and flagged (Level 2) data that is released with a delay between 6-12 months, that includes all corrections and maximum completion of missing data.

ZIP

ZIP is an archive file format that supports lossless data compression. A ZIP file may contain one or more files or directories that may have been compressed.

Downloadable file

A downloadable file for the dataset.

Use conditions
Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International

CC BY 4.0 lets others distribute, remix, tweak, and build upon the author’s work, even commercially, as long as they credit the author for the original creation. This is the most accommodating of licences offered. Recommended for maximum dissemination and use of licenced materials.

Access conditions
No limitations

Anybody can directly and anonymously access the data, without being required to register or authenticate.

  • Near Real-Time concentration of methane at 100m above ground level. Concentrations are measured at the ICOS class-2 atmosphere station in Ispra (Italy).

    Near Real-Time (NRT, Level 1) data is not the final highest quality data. This data is generated using only completely automated quality control procedures. These NRT time series are generated within 24 hours after measurement and will not be updated later using improved information or become completed with missing data. For your analysis and publications we recommend to use the final completely quality controlled and flagged (Level 2) data that is released with a delay between 6-12 months, that includes all corrections and maximum completion of missing data.

Temporal coverage

From date To date
2017-12-15 2025-03-31

Additional information

Published by
European Commission, Joint Research Centre
Contact email
giovanni.manca (at) ec.europa.eu
Update frequency
daily

The event occurs once a day.

Data theme(s)
Science and technology

dataset theme covering the domains of science and technology, with science being the systematic pursuit of knowledge through testable explanations and predictions across natural, social, and formal disciplines, and technology encompassing the collective techniques, skills, methods, and processes used in producing goods, providing services, or achieving objectives like scientific research

Issued date
2025-07-01
Created date
27 Jan 2020 16:52
Modified date
09 Dec 2025 21:58
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