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Global Interactive Atmospheric Data Visualization The NOAA ESRL GMD Carbon Cycle Interactive Atmospheric Data Visualization (IADV) Web site provides graphs of GMD data, including our most up-to-date measurements, to the scientific community, as well as the general public, educators, students, the press, business and government policymakers. DOC NOAA Geography and Environment 2012-04-05 10:33:02
Great Lakes Surface Environmental Analysis The Great Lakes Surface Environmental Analysis (GLSEA2) is a digital map of the Great Lakes surface water temperature and ice cover which is produced daily at the NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory (GLERL) in Ann Arbor, Michigan through the NOAA CoastWatch program. The GLSEA is stored as a 1024x1024 pixel map in PNG or ASCII format, suitable for viewing on PCs and workstations with readily available software. The lake surface temperatures are derived from NOAA polar-orbiting satellite imagery obtained through the Great Lakes CoastWatch program. The addition of ice cover information was implemented in early 1999, using data provided by the National Ice Center (NIC). Lake surface temperatures are updated daily with information from the cloud-free portions of the previous day's satellite imagery. If no imagery is available, a smoothing algorithm is applied to the previous day's map. Ice information will then be added, using the most recent Great Lakes Ice Analysis produced by NIC, currently daily during the ice season. GLERL is currently receiving a product suite of an average of 108 enhanced digital images including satellite-derived surface temperature (Fig. 1.1), visible and near-infrared reflectance, brightness temperatures, cloud masks, and satellite/solar zenith angle data from the NOAA/AVHRR (Advanced Very High Resolution Radiometer). DOC NOAA Geography and Environment 2012-04-05 10:33:02
NOAA's Inundation Analysis Tool Coastal storms and other meteorological phenomenon can have a significant impact on how high water levels rise and how often. The inundation analysis program is extremely beneficial in determining the frequency (or the occurrence of high waters for different elevations above a specified threshold) and duration (or the amount of time that the specified location is inundated by water) of observed high waters (tides). Statistical output from these analyses can be useful in planning marsh restoration activities. Additionally, the analyses have broader applications for the coastal engineering and mapping community, such as, ecosystem management and regional climate change. Since these statistical outputs are station specific, use for evaluating surrounding areas may be limited.<br /> Products<br /> The data input for this tool is 6-minute water level data time series and the tabulated times and heights of the high tides over a user specified time period, relative to a desired tidal datum or user-specified datum. The data output of this tool provides summary statistics, which includes the number of occurrences of inundation above the threshold (events) and length of duration of inundation of each events above the threshold elevation for a specified time period. In addition to summary statistics, graphical outputs are provided using three plots. The first plot is a histogram of frequency of occurrence relative to the threshold elevation, the second plot is a histogram of the frequency of duration of inundation, and the third plot is an X-Y plot of frequency of elevation versus duration of inundation for each event. Input data time series are presently limited to the verified data from a set of operating and historical tide stations in the NOAA CO-OPS data base.<br /> DOC NOAA Geography and Environment 2012-04-05 10:33:02
NOAA's nowCoast Web Mapping Portal to Real-Time Coastal Observations and NOAA Warnings and Forecasts NOAA nowCOAST is a Geographic Information System (GIS)-based Web mapping portal which provides users with an integrated, one-stop access to online, real-time coastal environmental observations and NOAA forecasts for the coastal United States. The information includes 1) displays of the latest surface weather and ocean observations, satellite cloud imagery, weather radar reflectivity mosaic, sea surface temperature and meteorological analyses, oceanographic model forecast guidance, gridded weather forecasts, short-duration weather warnings, and tropical cyclone track forecasts and 2) geo-referenced hyperlinks to over fifteen thousands web pages providing current observations from meteorological, oceanographic, river, water and air quality observing networks, NOS and NWS fmodel forecast point guidance, and NWS weather forecasts. Users can access nowCOAST via its map viewer using a web browser or web map services.<br /> DOC NOAA Geography and Environment 2012-04-05 10:33:02
NOAA's National Ocean Service (NOS) Data Explorer Geoportal The National Ocean Service (NOS) Data Explorer Geoportal application provides centralized access to distributed NOS geospatial data, tools, applications and services. This Web mapping application allows users to search and access geospatial data via the NOS master catalog of FGDC metadata. Examples of NOS geospatial data available via this site include: NOAA Nautical Charts, bathymetry, and shoreline data; Coastal Change and Analysis data (LiDAR and IfSAR data), remotely sensed imagery and aerial photography; Benthic habitat maps, National Marine Sanctuaries Boundaries and protected areas data; Environmental Sensitivity Index maps that provide critical information for oil spill responders and other emergency response needs; Geodetic control benchmarks, coastal and marine observational data including real time tides and currents data for marine navigation and much more. DOC NOAA Geography and Environment 2012-04-05 10:33:02
NOAA's Southeast and Caribbean Data Explorer Geoportal The Southeast and Caribbean Data Explorer provides public access to NOAA geospatial data within the land areas of North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands, and the marine environment directly adjacent to these lands. This one-stop shop for NOAA geospatial data within the region can be searched by keyword, topic, or location.<br /> DOC NOAA Geography and Environment 2012-04-05 10:33:02
Fishery-Independent Survey System (FINSS) Fishery-Independent Survey System (FINSS) is a national system that characterizes NMFS ocean observation activities and data collection during the fishery-independent surveys, and provides up-to-date information to fishery scientists, managers and general public through flexible database querying, digital mapping and tabular reporting applications. DOC NOAA Geography and Environment 2012-04-05 10:35:23
Fisheries One Stop Shop (FOSS) An online query tool for accessing the most current and comprehensive national summary statistics on U.S. commercial and recreational fisheries landings. The FOSS query tool allows scientists, managers, and the public to query non-confidential commercial and recreational fisheries landings <br /> (three or more vessels or companies) for U.S. vessels in both domestic and foreign ports, as well as for recreational shore anglers. DOC NOAA Geography and Environment 2012-04-05 10:35:23
Halocarbon and Other Atmospheric Trace Species (HATS) The general mission of the Halocarbons and other Atmospheric Trace Species group is to quantify the distributions and magnitudes of sources and sinks for atmospheric nitrous oxide (N2O) and halogen containing compounds. HATS utilizes numerous types of platforms, including ground-based stations, towers, ocean vessels, aircraft, and balloons, to accomplish its mission. For a detailed mission statement, consult our FAQ. DOC NOAA Geography and Environment 2012-04-05 10:35:23
Global ISCCP B1 Browse System Global full disk satellite images from 1983 to present. DOC NOAA Science and Technology 2012-04-05 10:35:23