Visualization Theater

With all of the data being generated on the worlds’ oceans, waterways, and water supplies, the use of visually engaging, 3-dimensionally rendered, and animated presentations provides an alternative to the more traditional graphing of information used in the past. Visualization Theater is a new and fascinating way to look at and interpret data collected over time. The use of this tool on-line and in the classroom has the potential of transforming public awareness and learning about scientific facts into active investigation.

NASA

The US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) operates a number of orbiting satellites collecting information to promote greater understanding of global dynamics and processes on land and sea. These platforms provide an astonishing point of view and capacity for the global visualization and correlation of complex data sets.

Visible Earth

NASA’s Visible Earth site offers numerous such visualizations of ocean optics, winds, sea- ice movements, tidal energy dissipation, storm tracks, and many other changes over time.

Ocean Color Web

The Ocean Color site offers an animated visualization of changing sea surface temperature from 2002 to the present as recorded by NASA’s Aqua satellite.

Atlas of Our Changing Environment - UNEP

Use then-and-now satellite images to explore environmental changes around the globe.

National Geophysical Data Center - NOAA Satellite and Information Service

Visualizing Marine Geology and Geophysics: Explore the ocean's features with animated dives and colorful bathymetric and topographical maps.

Global Warming Art

Colorful, informative graphics of data and results from scientific research on global warming and climate change. For educators, the public and scientists alike!