Open access to data for research and development
Open access to data is a prerequisite to progress for both research and development of new products and services. Research about weather, water and climate is dependent on access to both observed and model based data. With access to data it is easier to understand recent conditions, and to predict future conditions with less uncertainty.
At SMHI, we share our research data through major international data archives, for example through CMIP for climate research via our ESGF data node. We also share data through the data storage in the European Copernicus programme.
ESGF data node at SMHI-National Supercomputer Centre at Linköping University
External link.
Copernicus Common Data Store (cds.climate.copernicus.eu) External link.
Web services for easy access to our data
As part of our research and development projects, we create web services to make data available to different user groups. The web services contain processed data, prepared so that users can easily start using data directly, instead of spending time on preparatory work.
Examples of web services that we have filled with data are the SMHI Climate Change Scenario Service and a global climate service, the Climate Information Portal, that makes climate indicators available to developing countries, funded by the Green Climate Fund.
SMHI Climate Change Scenario Service
Climate Information Portal (climateinformation.org) External link.
Data from our hydrological research and the Hype model, e.g. data for water flow, water circulation and transport of nutrients, are available at Hypeweb. The web sites contain both observed and model calculated data.
Hydrological data at Hypeweb External link.
You can also use the HYPE data delivery service, where we offer data deliveries from the hydrological model HYPE in standardized formats or customized to your needs.
HYPE Data Delivery Services External link.
Demo service for precipitation measurement
In a research project, we have developed a demo service to show how it is possible to measure precipitation using microwave links in telecommunication networks.