GLOS announces the launch of its Data Portal
ANN ARBOR, Mich., Sept. 24 2013 – The GLOS Data Portal is the central repository for Great Lakes data hosted by GLOS. The Data Portal is the means by which GLOS makes real-time and archived information available to a broad range of stakeholders. As outlined in the Enterprise Plan, this availability of data allows stakeholders to make smarter decisions about how to use, manage and restore the resources of the Great Lakes.
The first screen that appears provides you with an overview of the tool and helps you to become familiar with the layout. The information included addresses: Point Observations, Satellite Observations, Model Forecasts, Search and Help. Perusing these topics will get you up and running with the Data Portal in short order. You can visit the Data Portal here: http://data.glos.us/portal and view a video tour of the Portal here:
GLOS is dedicated to developing a fully integrated, bi-national observing system that provides products and services to decision-makers, resource managers and other data users. In partnership with federal, state and local government agencies, research institutions, industries, private corporations, bi-national organizations, and not for profit organizations, GLOS connects data users with data providers in ways that are supportive of policy and decision-making. For more information, visit www.glos.us.
