Images and Animations

A collection of images and animations used by scientists in NOAA/ESRL/PSD. Click the image to enlarge it, or click the caption link to go to the download page.

Climate Simulations
Model Scenario Temperature Comparison
A comparison of temperature anomalies from the CCSM4 climate model using RCP 3 (mitigation) and RCP 8.5 (Business as Usual).
Observed vs. Modelled Temperature 1945-2100
A comparison of observed temperature anomalies (1945-2011) to a CCSM4 model simulation using the RCP 8.5 emissions scenario.

Atmospheric Rivers

July 1889 Atmospheric River over Greenland
Animation of precipitable water during July 1889 from 20th Century Reanalysis2 data.
Pacific Atmospheric River Event - January 2012
Animation showing AR plumes over the Pacific during January 2012.
July 2012 Atmospheric River over Greenland
Animation of precipitable water from the GFS 0.5 degree analysis showing a plume of moisture flowing up over Greenland in July 2012.