What is GPCC data?
The Global Precipitation Climatology Centre ( GPCC ) provides global precipitation analyses for monitoring and research of the earth’s climate. The centre is a German contribution to the World Climate Research Programme ( WCRP ) and the Global Climate Observing System ( GCOS ).
Why is it important to collect global precipitation data?
“By being able to observe rain remotely, from a satellite, you are able to track or at least estimate where all the water is going.” And knowing where this water is going is critical information not only for analyzing global weather and climate, but also for managing life on Earth.
How do I download NOAA climate data?
Downloading weather from NOAA website
- Click on the Search Tool.
- Select Weather Observation Type/Dataset and select Daily Summaries.
- Select Date Range using the calendar button (Be sure to get daily weather data for 365/366 days of the year).
How do I get meteorological data?
You can contact India Meteorological Department, Pune to avail meteorological data or visit www.imd.gov.in. I have a related question on data from weather forecasts on historical conditions.
What causes a La Nina?
La Niña is caused by a build-up of cooler-than-normal waters in the tropical Pacific, the area of the Pacific Ocean between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn. Unusually strong, eastward-moving trade winds and ocean currents bring this cold water to the surface, a process known as upwelling.
How can I download global climate data?
The climate data can be obtained by accessing the NCEI web interface available at the following link: http://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/cdo-web/. This interface has multiple options and tools including search and mapping for obtaining the data as shown below.
What kind of data is weather data?
Weather data includes any facts or numbers about the state of the atmosphere, including temperature, wind speed, rain or snow, humidity, and pressure. These days, we have some amazing ways to collect this kind of data.
What is the name of the instrument used to measure rainfall?
rain gauges
Instruments for measuring precipitation include rain gauges and snow gauges, and various types are manufactured according to the purpose at hand. Rain gauges are discussed in this chapter. Rain gauges are classified into recording and non-recording types.
