Analysis of NASA Earth Science Data through Giovanni: Demonstration of System Features and Sample Applications

Suhung Shen, GMU/NASA, suhung.shen@nasa.gov (Presenting)
Gregory Leptoukh, NASA, gregory.leptoukh@nasa.gov
Stephen Berrick, NASA, stephen.w.berrick@nasa.gov
Hualan Rui, ADNET/NASA, hualan.rui@nasa.gov
Steve Kempler, NASA, steven.j.kempler@nasa.gov

Giovanni, the Goddard Interactive Online Visualization ANd aNalysis Infrastructure, is a Web-based application that provides a simple way to visualize, analyze, and access vast amounts of Earth science data without having to download the data. The visualization function includes lat-lon map, animation, cross section, profile, time series, etc. It has basic statistical analysis methods, such as scatter plot, correlation coefficient, difference, and overlay. The system allows users to download data in several different formats, such as ASCII, hdf, and netCDF; and to download images and GoogleEarth KMZ. Currently, fifteen Giovanni instances are available to allow users to explore and analyze data from more than ten satellite instruments and models. This presentation will demonstrate Giovanni functions and features through sample applications, focusing on land processing, air quality and ocean color products.

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