Knowledge Base

Find guides, tutorials, and in-depth articles about climate data and the CLDB platform.

Articles

Getting Started

Welcome to the CLDB Platform

An introduction to the core features and how to get started with analyzing climate data.

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Datasets

Understanding ERA5 Reanalysis Data

A deep dive into the ERA5 dataset, its variables, resolution, and common use cases.

datasetsera5reanalysis

Projections

CMIP6: Shared Socioeconomic Pathways (SSPs)

Learn about the different SSP scenarios and how they are used to project future climate outcomes.

projectionscmip6ssp

API

Authenticating with the CLDB API

Step-by-step guide to generating an API key and making your first authenticated request.

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Analysis

Calculating Temperature Anomalies

A guide on how to calculate and interpret temperature anomalies from raw data.

analysistutorial

Datasets

Introduction to Satellite Imagery (MODIS)

Exploring the capabilities of MODIS data for land and ocean monitoring.

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Glossary