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Trace gas datasets
ServiceNIWA makes a range of trace gas data freely available on our FTP site. -
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. -
Carbon dioxide
FacilityAtmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) is measured continuously at Baring Head, providing the longest running record of this type in the Southern hemisphere. -
Publicly available data and publications
FacilityNIWA makes available and regularly updates results from several greenhouse gas measurement projects. -
Methane
FacilityMethane (CH4) is the second most important greenhouse gas after CO2 that is produced by human activities. -
UVI forecast for Specific Sites
Check out UV index forecasts for locations in New Zealand (including ski fields), Australia, the Pacific and Antarctica. -
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. -
Common climate and weather terms
Education ResourceA glossary of common climate change and meteorological terms. -
UVI smartphone apps
Several apps that provide forecasts of the UV index (UVI) are available for smartphones. -
UV Index Information
Education ResourceThe UV Index is a measure of the intensity of UV radiation. The UV Index supersedes the idea of "Time to Burn" or "Burn Time", which has been used previously in New Zealand.
