Presented on February 26, 2025, by

Ryan Longman, PhD
University Consortium Program Director
Pacific Islands Climate Adaptation Science Center (PICASC)
Sea Grant College Program, University of Hawaii at Mānoa

ABSTRACT:

Climate data and information are foundational to resource management, decision-making, and planning. The climate data lifecycle begins with measurements and culminates in the delivery of high-quality data to those who need it most. This presentation will explore the key components of the climate data lifecycle in Hawaii, drawing from published research and ongoing initiatives aimed at improving our ability to measure environmental phenomena and produce valuable data products. We will also examine the 36-year history of climate mapping in Hawaii and how it has paved the way for the development of the Hawaii Mesonet, Hawaii Climate Data Portal (HCDP), and the Pacific Drought Knowledge Exchange (PDKE) projects, all of which are fulfilling critical data needs in the State.