Atmosphere API API

by amentum.space

Overview

Instantly access empirical models of atmospheric density and composition that are recommended by the Committee on Space Research (COSPAR) for satellite drag calculations. API requests must contain a key "API-Key" in the header (see code samples). Obtain a key from <a href='https://developer.amentum.io'>here</a>. Help us improve the quality of our web APIs by completing our 2 minute survey <a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CTDTRBN">here</a>. Amentum Pty Ltd is not responsible nor liable for any loss or damage of any sort incurred as a result of using the API. Copyright <a href='https://amentum.space'>Amentum Pty Ltd</a> 2021.

Atmosphere API is a geocoding API from amentum.space. It needs no API key. It is served over HTTPS. Its OpenAPI description documents 3 endpoints.

At a glance

Authentication: No auth
HTTPS: Yes
CORS: Unknown
Category: Geocoding
Version: 1.1.1
Endpoints: 3
OpenAPI: Specification ↗
Spec updated: 2023-03-06

Endpoints

Method	Path	What it does
GET	`/jb2008`	Compute atmospheric density and temperatures
GET	`/nrlmsise00`	Compute atmospheric composition, density, and temperatures
GET	`/wam-ipe`	Forecast winds, ion and molecular densities, and temperatures in the atmosphere