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Key Features of WorldWatcher Data

WorldWatcher is a visualization environment for two-dimensional, gridded data. Data is distributed with WorldWatcher in data libraries that support educational activities centered around specific. In addition, users can import their own data into WorldWatcher using a standard spreadsheet format. The first data library that we have developed was designed to support investigations of global climate and climate change. This climate data includes global data sets showing the transfer of energy through the earth-atmosphere system. This climate-related data is supplemented with human and physical geography data that allow students to examine the causes and implications of climate change. The data sets are drawn from a variety of NASA and other public domain sources. Current data include:

One of the major new features in WorldWatcher is support for importing new data sets and creating new data libraries. This opens WorldWatcher for use in new arenas in the natural and social sciences ranging from human social geography to biodiversity. The GEODE Initiative is actively seeking collaborations with content-area experts to create new data libraries for use in broad educational settings.

[Introduction] [Visualization] [Interface]
[Data] [Download WorldWatcher]