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Global Precipitation ClimatologyGlobal Precipitation Climatology
The Global Precipitation Climatology Project is a worldwide effort to develop high resolution analyses of precipitation data and trends using satellite observations (such as GOES and DMSP SSMI) and over 6,000 sampling stations. These data sets will be used to validate general circulation and climate mode (more...)
Global Total Precipitable WaterGlobal Total Precipitable Water
An important component of weather models is understanding how much moisture is in the atmosphere, and whether the conditions are right for it to condense and precipitate into rain or snow. This model data, developed by a NASA-NOAA partnership with the University or Maryland shows the total precipitable (more...)
Water runoff on land surfacesWater runoff on land surfaces
When the land surface is saturated from too much precipitation or is impermeable, water runs off the surface and downhill/stream. This model data was developed by a partnership between NOAA, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, and the University of Maryland ESSIC, and was intially visualized for use on th (more...)
Poster: Top 5 Costliest HurricanesPoster: Top 5 Costliest Hurricanes
This poster-sized image shows the top 5 hurricanes that have caused the most monetary damage to property in the United States. Values are calculated as of 2008, but are not adjusted for inflation.
Poster: The Largest Ozone HolePoster: The Largest Ozone Hole
In 2006, satellites revealed the largest ozone hole ever recorded over Antarctica. This poster shows monthly images from the NOAA POES satellite, documenting changes in global ozone concentration.
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