Useful observational and reanalysis datasets
Dataset | Variable | Resolution | Domain | Period | Download Link |
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ERA5 reanalysis | e.g., wind, specific humidity, temperature | 0.25 deg, hourly | global | since 1940 | ECMWF download page |
MERRA-2 reanalysis | e.g., SST | 0.5deg x 0.625deg, hourly | global | since 1980 | NASA download page |
NEXRAD radar dataset | e.g., composite reflectivity | 2km x 2km | CONUS | since 1992 | NCEI download page |
Useful models for studying convection
Name | Description | Download Link |
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The System for Atmospheric Modeling (SAM) | A cute model for idealized cloud-resolving simulation | Prof. Marat Khairoutdinov’s page |