Introduction
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 MW beta release (Jan. 2008)
HURSAT data development continues with the beta release of gridded microwave data. The
HURST-MW data are based on SSMI observations from 1993 through 2006. During the beta
release period, data will be made available to users by request.
The developer is
looking for input to help improve the data from users who are willing to download and use the
data in their work. Once testing is complete, all data will be made available via anonymous FTP.
HURSAT B1 released with data for 2006 (Dec. 2007)
The reprocessing has completed two projects now included in HURSAT-B1 version 3 data.
The annual update for 2006 is complete including storms from both HURDAT and JTWC
for Calendar year 2006. Also, the historic data rescue of ISCCP B1 data is complete,
providing HURSAT data back to 1978.
