CoastWatch Utilities

CoastWatch Utilities is a data analysis tool created by the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to support the use of NOAA atmospheric and oceanographic data. It includes a visualization and statistical analysis tool and allows for the compilation and export of available satellite data.

Developer
NOAA
Model Information
For more information about this model, go to eastcoast.coastwatch.noaa.gov
Spatial Resolution
Data and outputs are are on the order of kilometers.
Temporal Resolution
The maximum age of the data is in hours
Outputs
Outputs include satellite visualizations and statistical analysis.
Intended User
practitioner, decision maker
Model Type
climatology and meteorology
Inclusion of Climate Change
If climate change conditions can be captured is unknown.
Geographic Region
coastal region: east
Data Requirements
all data sets built in
Source Code Availability
open source
Dimensions
2d
Computational Burden
medium
Scenario Modeling
batch mode described
Coding Language
GUI
Operating System
not applicable
Mathematical Approach
simulation
Maintenance Plan
supported
Date of Last Known Update
not available
User Manual
go to documentation at www.star.nesdis.noaa.gov