RSS Feeds for Storm Prediction Center Severe Weather Outlooks, Watches, Discussions, and Status Reports
Published By National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce
Issued over 9 years ago
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The National Weather Service (NWS) Storm Prediction Center uses RSS feeds to disseminate severe weather outlooks and watches, mesoscale discussion, and status reports. These RSS feeds are regularly updated and include the following : tornado/severe thunderstorm watches; mesoscale discussions; convective outlooks; and fire weather outlooks.
Published By U.S. Geological Survey, Department of the Interior
Issued over 9 years ago
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The Geographic Information Retrieval and Analysis System (GIRAS) was developed in the mid 70s to put into digital form a number of data layers which were of interest to the USGS. One of these data layers was the Hydrologic Units. The map is based on the Hydrologic Unit Maps published by the U.S. Geological Survey Office of Water Data Coordination, together with the list descriptions and name of region, subregion, accounting units, and cataloging unit. The hydrologic units are encoded with an eight- digit number that indicates the hydrologic region (first two digits), hydrologic subregion (second two digits), accounting unit (third two digits), and cataloging unit (fourth two digits). The data produced by GIRAS was originally collected at a scale of 1:250K. Some areas, notably major cities in the west, were recompiled at a scale of 1:100K. In order to join the data together and use the data in a geographic information system (GIS) the data were processed in the ARC/INFO GUS software package. Within the GIS, the data were edgematched and the neatline boundaries between maps were removed to create a single data set for the conterminous United States. NOTE: A version of this data theme that is more throughly checked (though based on smaller-scale maps) is available here: http://water.usgs.gov/lookup/getspatial?huc2m HUC, GIRAS, Hydrologic Units, 1:250 For the most current data and information relating to hydrologic unit codes (HUCs) please see http://water.usgs.gov/GIS/huc.html. The Watershed Boundary Dataset (WBD) is the most current data available for watershed delineation. See http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/main/national/water/watersheds/dataset
Published By Department of Homeland Security
Issued over 9 years ago
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Allows users to track external (non-employee) CRCL complaints.
Published By National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce
Issued over 9 years ago
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The National Weather Service (NWS) National Hurricane Center uses regularly updated RSS feed to disseminate an Atlantic Tropical Weather Discussion.
1:1,000,000-scale hydrographic areas and flow systems for the Great Basin carbonate and alluvial aquifer system of Nevada, Utah, and parts of adjacent states
Published By U.S. Geological Survey, Department of the Interior
Issued over 9 years ago
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This dataset was created in support of a U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) study focusing on groundwater resources in the Great Basin carbonate and alluvial aquifer system (GBCAAS). The GBCAAS is a complex aquifer system comprised of both unconsolidated and bedrock formations covering an area of approximately 110,000 square miles. The aquifer system is situated in the eastern portion of the Great Basin Province of the western United States. The eastern Great Basin is experiencing rapid population growth and has some of the highest per capita water use in the Nation. These factors, combined with its arid setting, have levied intensive demand upon current groundwater resources and, thus, predictions of future shortages. Because of the large regional extent of the aquifer system, rapid growth in the region, and the reliance upon groundwater for urban populations, agriculture, and native habitats, the GBCAAS was selected by the USGS Water Resources program as part of the National Water Census Initiative to evaluate the nation's groundwater availability. This dataset contains hydrographic area (HA) boundaries and polygons for the GBCAAS study area. The study area consists of 165 HAs based on Great Basin HAs defined by the USGS in 1988 (Harrill and others, 1988; Buto, 2009). The study area is characterized by north-south trending alluvial basins separated by intervening mountain ranges. HA boundaries generally coincide with the topographic highs separating these basins but may also contain arbitrary divisions that have no topographic control. HAs generally consist of thick layers of unconsolidated geologic deposits in the basins and consolidated bedrock in the mountain ranges. The basins are underlain by bedrock at varying depths. Much of the bedrock in the study area consists of permeable carbonate and volcanic rock strata, both of which allow some degree of hydraulic connection between hydrographic areas. The hydrographic area boundaries in this dataset have been assigned a code identifying each boundary as a potential barrier, conduit, or neutral zone to groundwater flow between basins. References cited: Buto, S.G., 2009, Digital representation of 1:1,000,000-scale Hydrographic Areas of the Great Basin: U.S. Geological Survey Digital Data Report 457, 5 p., Harrill, J.R., Gates, J.S., and Thomas, J.M., 1988, Major ground-water flow systems in the Great Basin region of Nevada, Utah, and adjacent states: U.S. Geological Survey Hydrologic Investigations Atlas HA-694-C, 2 sheets, scale 1:1,000,000.
Published By Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security
Issued over 9 years ago
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The Floodplain Mapping/Redelineation study deliverables depict and quantify the flood risks for the study area. The primary risk classifications used are the 1-percent-annual-chance flood event, the 0.2-percent-annual- chance flood event, and areas of minimal flood risk. The Floodplain Mapping/Redelineation flood risk boundaries are derived from the engineering information Flood Insurance Studies (FISs), previously published Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs), flood hazard analyses performed in support of the FISs and FIRMs, and new mapping data, where available. The FISs and FIRMs are published by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
Published By National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Issued over 9 years ago
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Non-incremental improvements are necessary in lithium-ion batteries order to meet future space applications demands such as NASA's call for lithium-ion battery cathodes with specific capacity values exceeding 240mAh/g at C/2 discharge rate and 25:C. Novel concepts for lithium-ion battery chemistry and/or design are therefore desired. Yardney Technical Products, Inc. proposes a development of an advanced nano-composite cathode, based on two crucial components, each performing a different vital function:  The first component, a layered non-transition oxide material will provide the matrix of the composite and ensure that the cathode voltage falls above ~4.0V.  The metallic nano-particulate domains, dispersed uniformly within the layered oxide matrix will provide the composite cathode with a potentially high specific capacity. Metallic nanoparticles are expected to form an in-situ oxide phase upon cycling in a lithium ion battery. The composite electrode material may be coated with a thin layer of carbon in order to enhance the electronic conductivity of the as-synthesized composite electrode.
Published By National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce
Issued over 9 years ago
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This dataset has monthly Precipitation data from the TAO/TRITON (Pacific Ocean, http://www.pmel.noaa.gov/tao/), RAMA (Indian Ocean, http://www.pmel.noaa.gov/tao/rama/), and PIRATA (Atlantic Ocean, http://www.pmel.noaa.gov/pirata/) arrays of moored buoys which transmit oceanographic and meteorological data to shore in real-time via the Argos satellite system. These buoys are major components of the CLIVAR climate analysis project and the GOOS, GCOS, and GEOSS observing systems. Monthly data is an average of daily values collected during a month. A minimum of 15 daily values are required to compute a monthly average. This dataset contains realtime and delayed mode data (see the 'source' variable). For more information, see http://www.pmel.noaa.gov/tao/proj_over/proj_over.html .
Published By Department of Education
Issued over 9 years ago
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The Progress in International Reading Literacy Study, 2011 (PIRLS 2011) is part of the Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS) program. PIRLS 2011 (http://nces.ed.gov/surveys/pirls/) is a cross-sectional study that provides international comparative information of the reading literacy of fourth-grade students and examines factors that may be associated with the acquisition of reading literacy in young students. The study was conducted using questionnaires and direct assessments of fourth-grade students. In the United States a total of 370 schools and 12,726 fourth-grade students participated in 2011. The final weighted student response rate was 96 percent and the final weighted school response rate was 85 percent. The overall weighted response rate was 81 percent. Key statistics produced from PIRLS 2011 are how well fourth-grade students read, how students in one country compare with students in another country, how much fourth-grade students value and enjoy reading, and internationally, how the reading habits and attitudes of students vary.
Published By National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Issued over 9 years ago
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This data set provides model outputs and seasonal mean CO2 fluxes from the Atmospheric Carbon Cycle Inversion Intercomparison (TransCom 3), Level 2 inversion experiment. Inversion methods can be used to estimate surface CO2 fluxes from atmospheric CO2 concentration measurements, given an atmospheric transport model to relate the two. This Level 2 experiment inverted for the spatial and temporal pattern of the residual CO2 sources and sinks. There were 12 atmospheric tracer transport models utilized in this experiment. The data inverted were mean CO2 concentration data from 75 sites from the GLOBALVIEW-CO2 2000 data set for the period 1992-1996. The seasonal inversion consists of a 3 year forward simulation (365 days per year) containing 4 presubtracted tracers, 11 SF6 tracers, and 22 CO2 tracers (11 terrestrial, 11 oceanic) (Gurney et al., 2000). Carbon fluxes were estimated for each month of an average year determined as the mean of the 1990-1996 time period from an intercomparison of 12 different atmospheric tracer transport models. This data set provides input data, model output data,the cyclo inversion code, a basis function map, and estimated fluxes.
Published By Department of Homeland Security
Issued over 9 years ago
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the System for Management Analysis and Resource Tracking (SMART) is a business intelligence (BI) capable application that will provide decision support for effective DHS governance and alignment of resources with mission, programs, and strategic objectives. SMART will be an integrated governance tool for the Chief Information Officer (CIO), Chief Procurement Officer (CPO), and the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) who are known collectively as CXO. SMART will serve as a decision support and management intelligence tool for the entire Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) lifecycle in support of DHS leadership, CXO executives, and Component leadership. The ultimate result will be analytic support for all segments of the PPBE process, as well s direct support for Periodic Reporting and the Exhibits 300 and 53 documents used in such segments as the RAP and RAD
Published By Department of Education
Issued over 9 years ago
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Condition of Public School Facilities, 2012-13 (FRSS 105) is a study that is part of the Fast Response Survey System (FRSS) program; program data is available since 1998-99 at http://nces.ed.gov/surveys/frss/downloads.asp that will provide national data about the condition of public schools in 2012 based on a survey conducted by NCES. FRSS 105 (http://nces.ed.gov/surveys/frss/index.asp) is a cross-sectional survey that collects and report data on key education issues at the elementary and secondary levels. The study was conducted using questionnaires of principals. Schools in September 2012 were sampled. The study's weighted response rate was 90 percent. Key statistics produced from FRSS 105 will provide information about the condition of school facilities and the costs to bring them into good condition; school plans for repairs, renovations, and replacements; the age of public schools; and school improvements to increase energy efficiency.
ABSORPTION, SCATTERING, ATTENUATION COEFFICIENTS and Other Data from SATELLITE From World-Wide Distribution from 19921101 to 19930228 (NODC Accession 9600151)
Published By National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce
Issued over 9 years ago
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Published By Department of Transportation
Issued over 9 years ago
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A web tool that provides real-time information on vessels transiting the Saint Lawrence Seaway. Visitors may sort by order of turn, vessel name, or last location in the Seaway.
Published By Department of Education
Issued over 9 years ago
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The Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study, 2003 (TIMSS 2003) is part of the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) program. TIMSS 2003 (http://nces.ed.gov/timss/) is a cross-sectional study that provides international comparative information of the mathematics and science literacy of fourth- and eighth-grade students and examines factors that may be associated with the acquisition of math and science literacy in students. The study was conducted using direct assessments of students and questionnaires for students, teachers, and school administrators. Fourth- and eighth-graders in the 2002-03 school year were sampled. The weighted student response rate at grade four was 95 percent, and the weighted student response rate at grade eight was 94 percent. Key statistics produced from TIMSS 2003 are mathematics and science achievement scores of U.S. fourth- and eighth- grade students compared to that of students in other countries.
Published By U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
Issued over 9 years ago
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The Child Health and Disability Prevention (CHDP) annual report for state fiscal year (SFY) 2008-12 provides an aggregate level data drawn from the Confidential Screening/Billing Report (PM-160) form used for fee-for-service (FFS) reimbursement of services, and/or for reporting preventive health assessment services. The display of the data in this report is intended to provide a detailed view of the health assessments provided to CHDP eligible children and youth as reported to the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) during SFY 2008-12. CHDP eligible children and youth are those whose gross family incomes are at or below 200 percent of the federal poverty level, age restriction for full-scope Medi-Cal of less than 21 years of age, presumptive eligibility (the Gateway process), or children and youth with no health insurance for health assessments who must be less than 19 years of age. CHDP children and youth receive health assessment services according to the age-based CHDP Periodicity Schedule or when assessments are considered medically necessary.
Published By Department of Energy
Issued over 9 years ago
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This API provides international data on biodiesel production and consumption. Data organized by country. Users of the EIA API are required to obtain an API Key via this registration form: http://www.eia.gov/beta/api/register.cfm
Published By Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security
Issued over 9 years ago
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The Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map (DFIRM) Database depicts flood risk information and supporting data used to develop the risk data. The primary risk classifications used are the 1-percent-annual-chance flood event, the 0.2-percent-annual- chance flood event, and areas of minimal flood risk. The DFIRM Database is derived from Flood Insurance Studies (FISs), previously published Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs), flood hazard analyses performed in support of the FISs and FIRMs, and new mapping data, where available. The FISs and FIRMs are published by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The file is georeferenced to earth's surface using the Universal Transverse Mercator Zone 18 North. The specifications for the horizontal control of DFIRM data files are consistent with those required for mapping at a scale of 1:12,000. Coastal study data as defined in FEMA Gudelines and Specifications, Appendix D: Guidance for Coastal Flooding Analyses and Mapping, submitted as a result of a coastal study. Appendix D notes that a variety of analytical methodologies may be used to establish Base (1-percent-annual-chance) Flood Elevations (BFEs) and floodplains throughout coastal areas of the United States. Appendix D itemizes references for the methodologies currently in use by FEMA for specific coastal flood hazards, provides general guidance for documentation of a coastal flood hazard analysis, specifies flood hazard analysis procedures for the Great Lakes coasts, and outlines intermediate data submissions for coastal flood hazard analyses with new storm surge modeling and revised stillwater flood level (SWFL). (Source: FEMA Guidelines and Specs, Appendix D Guidance for Coastal Flooding Analyses and Mapping, Section D.1)
Published By National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Issued over 9 years ago
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The Mars Solar Balloon Lander (MSBL) is a novel concept which utilizes the capability of solar-heated hot air balloons to perform soft landings of scientific payloads on the Martian surface. In the MSBL concept, a dark colored or metalized zero pressure balloon is inflated with Martian atmospheric CO2 during initial descent suspended by a parachute.. As a result of the favorable optical qualities of the balloon?s coloration, the gas inside the balloon is warmed to temperatures considerably exceeding the surrounding ambient atmosphere, thereby providing buoyancy. The MSBL can thus achieve stable level flight during daylight, or can be used to deliver payloads to the ground with arbitrarily low rates of descent. After the payload is landed, the balloon can be released for a free flight remote sensing mission, or can be retained as a tethered asset by the lander serving many useful functions, including local aerial imaging, communications, or lander towing. Key technical challenges to the MSBL concern dealing with horizontal velocity during terminal descent. However the MSBL is competitive on a mass basis when compared to alternative landing technologies such as airbags, and offers many novel additional capabilities for combined surface and aerial operations.
Published By Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security
Issued over 9 years ago
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The Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map (DFIRM) Database depicts flood risk information and supporting data used to develop the risk data. The primary risk classifications used are the 1-percent-annual-chance flood event, the 0.2-percent-annual- chance flood event, and areas of minimal flood risk. The DFIRM Database is derived from Flood Insurance Studies (FISs), previously published Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs), flood hazard analyses performed in support of the FISs and FIRMs, and new mapping data, where available. The FISs and FIRMs are published by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The file is georeferenced to earth's surface using the Universal Transverse Mercator Coordinate System (ZONE 18N) and Lambert Conformal conic projection.F The specifications for the horizontal control of DFIRM data files are consistent with those required for mapping at a scale of 1:12,000.
Published By U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
Issued over 9 years ago
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Nursing Facility Services are provided by Medicaid certified nursing homes, which primarily provide three types of services: Skilled nursing or medical care and related services; Rehabilitation needed due to injury, disability, or illness; Long term care —health-related care and services (above the level of room and board) not available in the community, needed regularly due to a mental or physical condition. Facilities have been designated as such in this list by presence of Skilled, Intermediate or Sheltered Beds.
Published By Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security
Issued over 9 years ago
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The Floodplain Mapping/Redelineation study deliverables depict and quantify the flood risks for the study area. The primary risk classifications used are the 1-percent-annual-chance flood event, the 0.2-percent-annual- chance flood event, and areas of minimal flood risk. The Floodplain Mapping/Redelineation flood risk boundaries are derived from the engineering information Flood Insurance Studies (FISs), previously published Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs), flood hazard analyses performed in support of the FISs and FIRMs, and new mapping data, where available. The FISs and FIRMs are published by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
Published By Department of Housing and Urban Development
Issued over 9 years ago
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MBS Loan-Level file (loan file of existing and New Issuances loans in the Ginnie I program for the month)
Published By Army Corps of Engineers, Department of the Army, Department of Defense
Issued over 9 years ago
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Digital outline of the 1997 flood event. 1997 flooded outline extends from Emerson, Manitoba to Wahpeton, North Dakota. Delineations exist for the entire main stem of the Red River of the North but do not extend into the tributaries.
Published By U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Issued over 9 years ago
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Environmental Radiation Data (ERD) is an electronic and print journal compiled and distributed quarterly by the Office of Radiation and Indoor Air's National Air and Radiation Environmental Laboratory (NAREL) in Montgomery, Alabama. It contains data from RadNet (previously known as ERAMS.)