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SuperDARN
The SuperDARN radar network offers data downloads, real-time plots, and auroral and convection map products.
About SuperDARN
The Super Dual Auroral Radar Network (SuperDARN) is an international network of 35+ high-frequency radars in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres that monitors conditions in the near-Earth space environment. SuperDARN Canada, based at the University of Saskatchewan, operates five radars in Canada.
The site provides FITACF, ASCII and RAWACF data downloads, real-time fan plots and range-time plots, convection maps, and online plotting. Full wide-beam high time resolution data is available through Globus, with downsampled versions available on the data download page.
Key features
- FITACF data download
- ASCII data download
- RAWACF data download via FRDR
- Real-time fan plots and range-time plots
- Convection map products
- Online plotting tools
Best for: Researchers studying space weather in Earth's magnetosphere and ionosphere using radar observations.
Good for
- Open data policy with data available to the public
- Radars in Northern and Southern Hemispheres synchronized to scan together
- Canadian radars scan continuously, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
Watch out for
- Full wide-beam high time resolution data requires Globus access; only downsampled data is on the download page
SuperDARN at a glance
- Website
- superdarn.ca
- Category
- Research & Data › Climate & Environmental Data
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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SuperDARN FAQ
What data downloads are available?
FITACF and ASCII downloads are available, plus RAWACF downloads via FRDR.
How do I get full wide-beam high time resolution data?
Full data is available through Globus; downsampled data replicating normalscan is available on the data download page.
Where are the SuperDARN Canada radars located?
Saskatoon, SK; Prince George, BC; Rankin Inlet, NU; Inuvik, NWT; and Clyde River, NU.
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