National Climate Network and Database
The network comprises 200 NIWA stations (supplemented by many more operated by local and central government agencies and other parties), which take regular climate readings day and night and transmit them directly to the National Climate Database.
Infrastructure Name
National Climate Network and Database
Public Summary
The network comprises 200 NIWA stations (supplemented by many more operated by local and central government agencies and other parties), which take regular climate readings day and night and transmit them directly to the National Climate Database.
Standards
Nationally Significant Collection and Database. Oracle database, World Meteorological Organization standards and guides.
Location / Region
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Location Type
Virtual
Operation Type
Fixed location
Access Requirements
Commercial Access: This item is accessible as a service
Access Description
Ad hoc requests with data files provided, web services with controlled access, online access
Capabilities
Climate and weather hazards,
Environmental monitoring,
Aquaculture,
Marine environments,
Freshwater environments
and
Environmental resources