The Use of Historical, Current, and Forecast Weather and Climate Data in a GIS

Author: James Block
Organization: Kavouras, a DTN Company

11400 Rupp Drive
Burnsville, MN 55337
USA

Phone: (612)890-0609
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The availability of historical, current, and forecast weather data that is easily importable into a GIS is presented. Point data such as weather parameters observed at, or forecast for, specific locations, including temperature and precipitation, is discussed. The availability of historical and climatic data in similar formats is presented. Nontraditional data such as weather warnings and hurricane tracks are demonstrated.