Recommended Web Sites
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Schwerdtfeger Library Space Science and Engineering CenterThe Schwerdtfeger Library provides instructional support to atmospheric and oceanic science faculty, graduate students and others. The library collects publications in the areas of meteorology, space and atmospheric science. Special collections include reprints; films; videotapes; government, university and international documents; satellite photographs dating to 1966; subject- specific databases and digital data for working and historical purposes. Special emphasis is placed on the provision of background research and materials for ongoing and newly funded projects.
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American Meteorological SocietyFounded in 1919, this society promotes the development and dissemination of information and education on the atmospheric and related oceanic and hydrologic sciences and the advancement of their professional applications, through many professional journals and annual conferences.
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NOAA - National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationA scientific agency of the United States Department of Commerce which is focused on the conditions of the oceans and the atmosphere. NOAA overseas 6 major organizations, including the National Weather Service.
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NOAA's National Weather ServiceAn agency within NOAA whose mission is to provide weather, hydrologic, and climate forecasts and warnings for the United States, its territories, adjacent waters and ocean areas, for the protection of life and property and the enhancement of the national economy. NWS data and products form a national information database and infrastructure which can be used by other governmental agencies, the private sector, the public, and the global community.
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The World Weather Information ServiceHosted by the U.N. World Meteorological Organization, this website is intended to serve as a centralized source of weather information provided by all the world's National Meteorological and Hydrological Services.
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WINDandSEA: The Oceanic and Atmospheric Sciences Internet GuideCreated by the NOAA Central Library, with over 1,000 selected science and policy sites organized by topic.
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NASA's Global Change Master DirectoryTheir goal is to enable users to locate Earth science data sets and services, and their database of resources contains more than 30,000 items. The site also has an extensive list of links to related atmosphere and climate data sites, especially U.S. government agencies but also international, commercial, and research institutions.
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USGS's Natural Hazards Support SystemInteractive real-time map that displays hazards such as floods, hurricanes, earthquakes, active volcanoes, and wild fires for North America and the world.