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Meteorology & Related Data Resources

by Suseela Reddy - Thursday, July 20, 2006, 11:45 AM
 

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MODIS Project

by Donald Perkey - Thursday, July 20, 2006, 1:41 PM
 

http://modis.gsfc.nasa.gov/

MODIS (or Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer) is a key instrument aboard the Terra (EOS AM) and Aqua (EOS PM) satellites. Terra's orbit around the Earth is timed so that it passes from north to south across the equator in the morning, while Aqua passes south to north over the equator in the afternoon. Terra MODIS and Aqua MODIS are viewing the entire Earth's surface every 1 to 2 days, acquiring data in 36 spectral bands, or groups of wavelengths (see MODIS Technical Specifications). These data will improve our understanding of global dynamics and processes occurring on the land, in the oceans, and in the lower atmosphere. MODIS is playing a vital role in the development of validated, global, interactive Earth system models able to predict global change accurately enough to assist policy makers in making sound decisions concerning the protection of our environment.


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Moisture

by Hatim Sharif - Thursday, July 20, 2006, 11:47 AM
 

Moisture

http://watercycle.gsfc.nasa.gov Hydrologic Cycle (Animation)


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Moisture: Runoff Processes

by arlene laing - Thursday, July 20, 2006, 11:45 AM
 
http://www.meted.ucar.edu/hydro/basic/Runoff/

The Runoff Processes module offers a thorough introduction to the runoff processes critical for flood and water supply prediction. Through the use of rich illustrations, animations, and interactions, this module explains key terminology and concepts including paths to runoff, basin and soil properties and runoff modeling.