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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. -
Climate and weather
Information about climate and weather and links to climate-related websites. -
UVI smartphone apps
Several apps that provide forecasts of the UV index (UVI) are available for smartphones. -
Common hydrological terms
Education ResourceDescriptions of the common terms that explain the processes that occur in hydrology. -
Air quality monitoring with low-cost sensors
ServiceNIWA provides ambient air quality monitoring services using low-cost ODIN (Outdoor Dust Information Node) sensors. -
Layers of the atmosphere
Education ResourceThe atmosphere is comprised of layers based on temperature. These layers are the troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere and thermosphere. -
Tonga volcano “afterglow” causes dazzling skies in Antarctica
Media release06 June 2017Antarctica is experiencing stunning skyscapes like those recently seen in New Zealand, thanks to the afterglow effect from the Tongan volcano. -
UVI forecast for Specific Sites
Check out UV index forecasts for locations in New Zealand (including ski fields), Australia, the Pacific and Antarctica. -
Storms and cyclones
Education ResourceCommon questions about storms and cyclones in New Zealand. -
Climate change, global warming and greenhouse gases
Climate data and common terms explaining the causes and effects of climate change.