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Operational Significant Event Imagery (OSEI)
URL: http://www.osei.noaa.gov/

Description:
Here are "high-resolution, detailed imagery of significant environmental events which are visible in remotely-sensed data available at the NOAA Science Center in Suitland, Maryland." Satellite time lapse and still images, often visually appealing, display major dust storms, fires, floods, icebergs, ocean events, severe weather, snow, cyclones, hurricanes, typhoons, volcanoes, and "Unique Imagery." Includes current events and a daily report. There are links to further information.

Publisher:
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

Extra Keywords
hurricanekatrina

Library of Congress Subject Headings:
Earth -- Photographs from space
Earth sciences -- Remote sensing
Natural disasters

LII Database Information:
Record 1671 created by Ray Van Diest on 11/01/2002
Last modification on 09/02/2005
Published: 11/01/2002  
Funding agency: California State Library
LII Item ID: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/1671