RAMADDA Hackathon

The Long Hot Summer of 2012 - An Experiment in Science Collaboration

Come one, come all, to experiment with science collaboration using the RAMADDA tool

We'll be collecting data, information and other resources related to the "hot" topics this summer, including:

1. the derecho of June 29
2. the fires in Colorado in June and July
3. the drought in Kansas
4. the heat waves of May / June / July (take your pick!)
5. socio-economic impacts (agriculture, water resources, ...)

When???

Friday, July 20, 8:30-10:00

Who Can Participate?

Anyone! Just send an email to christopher.s.lynnes@nasa.gov, hook.hua@jpl.nasa.gov, emily.s.law@jpl.nasa.gov or jeff.mcwhirter@gmail.com to get an account. Ideally beforehand, but we welcome walk-ins as well.

What Do I Need?

Just a laptop! Or even a tablet! Bring data resources (as URLs or files) if you have 'em. If not, we'll set you up with some suggestions (see below).

Want to Get Started Early?

Email one of the admins (see above), and then get started on the repository at: http://ec2-50-16-106-229.compute-1.amazonaws.com:8080/repository/

Some Useful Data Resources

Not yet tested

• Global Daily Satellite Data from AIRS, via OPeNDAP: http://acdisc.sci.gsfc.nasa.gov/opendap/ncml/Aqua_AIRS_Level3/AIRX3STD.005/2012/. Includes skin temperature, surface air temperature, humidity, carbon monoxide
• Land-surface Model Output
  • NOAH land-surface model output, via OPeNDAP: http://hydro1.gsfc.nasa.gov/dods/NLDAS_NOAH0125_H.002. Land surface parameters...
  • NLDAS Mosaic model output, via OPeNDAP: http://hydro1.gsfc.nasa.gov/dods/NLDAS_MOS0125_H.002(heat flux, runoff, soil moisture, etc.)

Hackathon Agenda

• Goals & Theme (5 min)
• Basic capabilities (5 min)
• Logistics (3 min)
• Quick demo (10 min)
• Let the games begin...