DeepWater Horizon Oil Spill

– View Interactive Google Oil Spill Map

Google Earth files (download these KML files and view them in Google Earth)

• MODIS satellite images, since 4/21/2010. – Download KML
• NOAA Oil Spill Trajectory Forecasts. – Download KML
• Animation of satellite imagery showing progression of oil slick. – Download KML (KML courtesy of NASA, the Gulf of Mexico Coastal Observing System, and EarthNC)
• Multi-layer data overlay showing projected slick expansion, boom placement, and habitats. – Download KML (KML courtesy of Louisiana Governor’s Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness)
• Oil spill maps with spill extents from DLR-ZKI. – Download KML
• Oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico from ESA. – Download KML
• NOAA aerial photography. Download KML
• EPA Deepwater Horizon Response ASPECT imagery. – Download KML
• MDA RadarSat-2 Gulf of Mexico imagery. – Download KML
• Black Tides: The Worst Oil Spills in History: – Download KML (KML layer courtesy of David Tryse)

Hi All, I’ve been reviewing mini movies of the SSTs and notice that there is a slight diurnal heating pattern, even in the 8 day averages. I expected it in the 1 day averages, but not the 8 day averages as much. It is also much more noticeable in the gulf region because we are plotting such a narrow temperature range. I’ll work on switching over to night time only passes as a new product.

Matt

Hi All,

Here is a kmz file that updates with real-time cloud filtered SST data at four different time averages (latest pass, 24 hour average, 3 day average, 8 day average).

I’m not sure how to add it to the kmz resource list

Good Luck to all!

GLIDERS:

• Real-time Updates for Deployed Gliders
• Real-time Updates for Deployed Gliders (w/ Time Slider)
• Real-time Updates for Deployed Gliders with Depth-Averaged Currents
• Real-time Updates for Deployed Gliders w/ Depth-Average Currents (w/ Time Slider)

SATELLITES:

• Real-time 1, 3 and 7 Day SST AVHRR Composites
• Satellite Altimetry Overlay (1 Day Delayed) – Data Provided Courtesy of Colorado Center for Atmospheric Research

HF RADAR:

• Real-time Surface Currents - provided by the Coastal Observing Research & Development Center
• Optimally Interpolated Gap-Filled Version of the Real-time Surface Currents – provided by the Coastal Observing Research & Development Center
• HF Radars in the Gulf of Mexico – operated by the University of Southern Mississippi and the University of South Florida.

MODELS:

• HYCOM Forecast of SSH, SST, Surface Salinity and Density with Currents – Data Provided Courtesy of the HYCOM Consortium