ClimateServ: An open source earth observation climate data access tool

Abstract

SERVIR, a US government program run by NASA, developed ClimateSERV, an application that enables users to visualize, analyze and download climate related datasets that have been curated for water and food security applications. ClimateSERV lowers the barrier for researchers, policymakers, and students to use Earth observation derived climate data to address challenges such as drought, water resources, and crop health. This paper describes the features, architecture, performance, and uses of the application, detailing a case study of ClimateSERV's use in Southeast Asia.