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Introduction

Sample HURSAT-B1 Image - Katrina 2005
Katrina image derived from HURSAT-B1 data.

The purpose of the HURSAT project is to provide Tropical Cyclone-"centric" satellite data. The goal is to keep data small and portable. In doing so, HURSAT data are gridded and stored using the netCDF file format.

The HURSAT data project began with HURSAT-B1, but there is a need for HURSAT data from other satellite data sources (which have different temporal and spatial resolutions). We aim to be responsive to user's needs. So if one of the HURSAT flavors best suits your work, please let us know. Also, if you would like to see a new HURSAT flavor (not shown in the list at left) please contact us.

News

HURSAT Imagery via Google Earth (Aug. 2009)

All HURSAT imagery are now available for viewing in Google Earth. In addition to being a simple way to view all tropical cyclone imagery, it also makes Basic Dvorak (BD) imagery available for analysis of tropical cyclone intensities using the Objective Dvorak Technique.

Coming soon: HURSAT-B1 Update

HURSAT B1 will be updated by September 30th, 2009.


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