4 Other external data

This chapter describes other external data sources required by GloBAM.

4.1 Wind/weather data

4.1.1 Users

Needed for at least WP3, WP4, WP5 and maybe WP2. The type of weather data (wind, precipitation) will differ between analyses.

4.1.2 Sources

4.2 Land use

To be defined, see https://github.com/enram/globam-dmp/issues/25

4.3 Artificial light

4.3.1 Users

Needed for WP3.

4.3.2 Sources

Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) Day/Night Band provided by NOAA. See that page for a description, filenaming conventions, data types/formats and providing credit.

We may also use the new Black Marble product from NASA (not yet released).

4.4 Wind energy installations

4.4.1 Users

Needed for WP4 (Judy Shamoun-Baranes).

4.4.2 Sources

Depends on the exact research questions and what is available. Will be updated in DMP once known.