Goddard Institute of Space Studies: Data and Images
http://data.giss.nasa.gov

NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies


The Goddard Institute for Space Studies (GISS) key objective is the prediction of atmospheric and climate changes in the 21st century. On this website, the GISS provides data and images regarding the earth and atmosphere. Users can access earth observations; such as storms, aerosols, temperature, etc., climate forcings; global climate modeling; radiation and astrophysics data.

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Part of the Starting Point collection. The Starting Point collection includes resources addressing the needs of faculty and graduate students designing, developing, and delivering entry-level undergraduate courses in geoscience.

Starting Point

Subject: Geoscience:Atmospheric Science, Oceanography:Chemical, Geoscience:Oceanography, Lunar and Planetary Science, Atmospheric Science:Climatology , Geoscience:Hydrology
Resource Type: Audio/Visual:Maps, Datasets and Tools:Datasets
Special Interest: Visualization
Grade Level: Graduate/Professional, College Upper (15-16)
Data Source: Synthetic/Model Data, Observational Data
Science Background Required: Advanced geoscience background required, Basic scientific background required
Theme: Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Hydrology/Hydrogeology, Teach the Earth:Incorporating Societal Issues:Climate Change, Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Oceanography, Planetary Science, Atmospheric Science, Teach the Earth:Teaching Topics:Water