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What we do

We provide the means to publicize scientific data on Google Earth in order for the user to visualize and analyze the data both in space and time. This three dimensional system gives the user the ability to view North American Regional Reanalysis (NARR) data, 3D bar graphs of various variables, vector data as well as animations in their appropriate spatial and temporal reference. Following is an overview of the integration of data we work on using Google Earth.

NARR_on_GE.JPG

NARR Data as image overlays

These are georeferenced raster images with appropriate scale reference with or without temporal associations.

The sample represents NARR Temperature Data. You need to uncompress and open the kml file NARR Temperature Data with Google Earth.


3D_Meteorological_Bar_Graphs.JPG

3D meteorological data bar graphs

These are georeferenced with or without temporal associations.
The sample represents 3-D Precipitation and Mean Temperature data


ada_boundary_polygon.JPG

Boundaries

These are vector data combining placemarks, paths and polygons (georeferenced).
You need to open the file ada_boundary with Google Earth.


WeatherStations.JPG

Weather stations

This represents point form meteorological data as a placemark and is georeferenced with or without temporal associations.


Google_Earth/AnimationOnGE.avi

Animations of NARR variables

These are image overlays georeferenced with optional date and time reference.
The sample is an animation of NARR Temperature data without date and time reference.

Google Earth Animator is needed to view the animation. To run the animation, unzip NARR Temperature Data, import NARR_TEMP_Data.gif into Google Earth Animator, the time interval must be set to 1 second, save single frame must be enabled and the destination file path must be assigned to any desired path and filename. The user must then open NARR_TEMP_Data.kml in google earth, go to properties and finally set the link to the filename in the destination file path assigned in the previous step.