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nowCOAST Web Portal
http://nowcoast.noaa.gov/
From BRIDGE NOAA Resources
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A web portal to real-time, GIS-based coastal observations and NOAA forecasts. Select location and specify: meteorology, oceanography, river, water quality or other observations; tidal predictions, weather or ocean condition forecasts. You can choose in situ or remote sensing data collection systems, overlap different types of observations and forecast information on a single map, compare several data sites in a single window. Provides demonstrations, technical information, glossary, and help functions.
Intended for grade levels:
  • High (9-12)
  • College (15-16)
  • Graduate / Professional
Type of resource:
  • Visual:
    • Imagery - remotely sensed
    • Map
    • Visualization - scientific
  • Dataset:
    • In-situ
    • Remotely sensed
Subject:
  • Atmospheric science
  • Climatology
  • Hydrology
  • Ocean Sciences:
    • Physical oceanography
  • Technology
Technical requirements:
No specific technical requirements, just a browser required
Cost / Copyright:
No cost
Copyright and other use information is unknown. Please consult the resource directly for the latest information.
DLESE Catalog ID: BRIDGE-NOAA-1391
Resource contact / Creator / Publisher:
Publisher: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)