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Trace gas datasets
ServiceNIWA makes a range of trace gas data freely available on our FTP site. -
Atmospheric ozone, ultraviolet radiation, and stratospheric change
Research ProjectCFCs have damaged the ozone layer and led to higher UV levels and increased health risks. Our role is to understand the causes and effects of ozone depletion, to inform the public of the risk. -
Carbon dioxide
FacilityAtmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) is measured continuously at Baring Head, providing the longest running record of this type in the Southern hemisphere. -
What is the greenhouse effect?
Education ResourceThe greenhouse effect is a warming of the earth's surface and lower atmosphere caused by substances which let the sun's energy through to the ground but impede the passage of energy from the earth back into space. -
Methane
FacilityMethane (CH4) is the second most important greenhouse gas after CO2 that is produced by human activities. -
Publicly available data and publications
FacilityNIWA makes available and regularly updates results from several greenhouse gas measurement projects. -
Estimating design wind speeds in complex terrain
Research ProjectThe current method for calculating wind speed-up is inadequate, and can grossly under-predict correct design wind speeds in NZ's complex terrain. -
UVI smartphone apps
Several apps that provide forecasts of the UV index (UVI) are available for smartphones. -
UVI forecast for Specific Sites
Check out UV index forecasts for locations in New Zealand (including ski fields), Australia, the Pacific and Antarctica. -
Common climate and weather terms
Education ResourceA glossary of common climate change and meteorological terms. -
Air quality monitoring with low-cost sensors
ServiceNIWA provides ambient air quality monitoring services using low-cost ODIN (Outdoor Dust Information Node) sensors.
