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| − | ' | + | This is a wiki for the Climate Hazards Center of the University of California, Santa Barbara's Geography Department. The CHC works with NASA, NOAA, USGS, FEWS NET and local decision makers in various countries to develop a better understanding of climate and the environment. The CHC studies the effects of climate hazards resulting from climate variability and change and helps to develop methods to mitigate its effects. |
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| − | == | + | Consult the [[Help:Contents|various help pages]] for information on creating content for this wiki. |
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| − | * | + | == What is this wiki for? == |
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| + | The Climate Hazards Center wiki was created for several reasons: | ||
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| + | *'''Institutional Memory''' | ||
| + | This wiki can be used to record administrative information about computer systems, papers published, conferences attended and so on. | ||
| + | *'''Product Information''' | ||
| + | The CHC develops a variety of products and services to aid climate hazard mitigation efforts. Use this wiki to record changes to software and products, different applications and to collaborate with colleagues by centralizing information. | ||
| + | *'''Member and Affiliate Information''' | ||
| + | This wiki can help keep you up to date on who has what expertise, keep track of your own projects, and introduce you to other climate scientists. | ||
Latest revision as of 14:10, 15 January 2026
Welcome!
This is a wiki for the Climate Hazards Center of the University of California, Santa Barbara's Geography Department. The CHC works with NASA, NOAA, USGS, FEWS NET and local decision makers in various countries to develop a better understanding of climate and the environment. The CHC studies the effects of climate hazards resulting from climate variability and change and helps to develop methods to mitigate its effects.
Consult the various help pages for information on creating content for this wiki.
What is this wiki for?
The Climate Hazards Center wiki was created for several reasons:
- Institutional Memory
This wiki can be used to record administrative information about computer systems, papers published, conferences attended and so on.
- Product Information
The CHC develops a variety of products and services to aid climate hazard mitigation efforts. Use this wiki to record changes to software and products, different applications and to collaborate with colleagues by centralizing information.
- Member and Affiliate Information
This wiki can help keep you up to date on who has what expertise, keep track of your own projects, and introduce you to other climate scientists.
