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NOAA Satellite data
Like the GMS satellite, the NOAA Series of polar orbiting satellites (operated by NOAA, the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) are a component of the World Weather Watch meteorological satellite network. -
What are ppm and ppb?
PPM and PPB are units used in atmospheric chemistry to describe the concentration of gases. -
Real-time UV Index displays
NIWA has developed a real time UV display in consultation with the Cancer Society and Sunsmart. The first prototype is currently installed at the new Molyneux Aquatic centre in Alexandra. -
How can carbon emissions be weighed?
The mass of carbon emissions can easily be calculated. -
Atmospheric ozone, ultraviolet radiation, and stratospheric change
Research ProjectCFCs have damaged the ozone layer and led to higher UV levels and increased health risks. Our role is to understand the causes and effects of ozone depletion, to inform the public of the risk. -
What is the greenhouse effect?
Education ResourceThe greenhouse effect is a warming of the earth's surface and lower atmosphere caused by substances which let the sun's energy through to the ground but impede the passage of energy from the earth back into space. -
Trace gas datasets
ServiceNIWA makes a range of trace gas data freely available on our FTP site. -
Publicly available data and publications
FacilityNIWA makes available and regularly updates results from several greenhouse gas measurement projects. -
What is ocean acidification?
Education ResourceOcean acidification is the name given to the lowering of pH of the oceans as a result of increasing carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere.