Microsoft AUC Partnership Project

GeoClimate Intelligence Platform

Advanced Earth Engine climate data analysis and visualization platform developed at Jackson State University through the Microsoft AUC partnership

54+
Climate Datasets
6
Data Categories
40+
Climate Indices
Launch Platform
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Project Overview

Transforming climate research through advanced geospatial technology

Microsoft AUC Partnership

Developed under the Microsoft AUC (Azure University Credits) program, leveraging cloud computing resources for advanced climate analytics.

Jackson State University

Research conducted at JSU's Water Resources Lab, advancing geospatial climate research and education in the Mississippi region.

Google Earth Engine

Harnesses the power of Google's planetary-scale geospatial analysis platform for processing petabytes of Earth observation data.

Platform Capabilities

Comprehensive tools for climate data analysis and research

GeoData Explorer

Download and visualize Earth Engine datasets with interactive previews. Support for GeoTIFF, NetCDF, and CSV formats.

  • 54+ curated climate datasets
  • Interactive area selection
  • Multiple export formats
  • Direct download or Google Drive export

Climate Intelligence Hub

Calculate standard climate indices and analyze extreme events using ETCCDI standards.

  • 40+ climate indices
  • Temperature & precipitation analysis
  • Extreme events detection
  • Cloud-based processing

Interactive Mapping

Visualize data spatially and temporally with advanced mapping tools.

  • Draw study areas on map
  • Upload shapefiles/GeoJSON
  • Real-time data preview
  • Time series visualization

Time Series Analysis

Extract and analyze temporal patterns in climate data.

  • Trend analysis
  • Anomaly detection
  • Statistical summaries
  • Export to CSV/Excel

Extensive Data Catalog

Access to comprehensive climate datasets across multiple categories.

  • Precipitation data (11 datasets)
  • Temperature data (10 datasets)
  • Soil moisture (8 datasets)
  • Evapotranspiration (17 datasets)

Cloud Processing

Leverage Google Earth Engine's computational power for large-scale analysis.

  • Server-side processing
  • No local computation limits
  • Automatic scaling
  • Fast data processing

Technology Stack

Built with modern, robust technologies for reliable performance

Python
Google Earth Engine
Streamlit
GeoPandas
Azure
Jupyter

Research Team

Collaborative effort bringing together expertise in climate science and technology

Dr. Rocky Talchabhadel

Dr. Rocky Talchabhadel

Principal Investigator

Lead researcher and supervisor overseeing the project development and research direction.

Saurav Bhattarai

Saurav Bhattarai

Lead Developer

Full-stack developer responsible for the entire platform architecture and implementation.

Sunil Bista

Sunil Bista

Documentation Specialist

Technical writer and documentation specialist for user manuals and guides.

Subash Poudel

Subash Poudel

Training Coordinator

Workshop coordinator and manual creation assistant for training programs.

Samuel Terret

Samuel Terret

Undergraduate Researcher

Beta tester and undergraduate researcher contributing to platform validation.

Douglas Jones

Douglas Jones

Undergraduate Researcher

Beta tester and undergraduate researcher contributing to platform validation.

Training & Workshops

Educational programs to advance geospatial climate research skills

Undergraduate Training Program

Comprehensive workshops designed to introduce undergraduate students to advanced geospatial climate analysis techniques using the GeoClimate Intelligence Platform.

Hands-on Learning

Interactive sessions with real climate data analysis

Certification

Completion certificates for workshop participants

Collaborative Environment

Group projects and peer-to-peer learning

Research Projects

Guided research projects using the platform

Workshop Topics Include:

  • Introduction to Google Earth Engine
  • Climate Data Analysis Fundamentals
  • GeoClimate Platform Tutorial
  • Climate Indices Calculation
  • Geospatial Data Visualization
  • Research Project Development

30+

Students Trained

2

Day Workshops Conducted

100%

Completion Rate

Media & Community Voices

Showcasing our research impact through media coverage and student experiences

Research Podcast Feature

Dr. Rocky Talchabhadel discusses the GeoClimate Intelligence Platform and its impact on climate research education.

Watch on YouTube

Student Beta Tester Testimonials

Samuel Terret

Undergraduate Researcher

"Working with the GeoClimate platform has transformed how I approach climate data analysis..."

Google Drive Link - Coming Soon

Douglas Jones

Undergraduate Researcher

"The platform's user-friendly interface makes complex climate analysis accessible to students..."

Google Drive Link - Coming Soon

Workshop Participants

Student Experiences

"Compilation of student experiences and feedback from our training workshops..."

Google Drive Link - Coming Soon

Workshop Gallery

Highlights from our training sessions and student workshops

Workshop Photo 1

Training workshop session

Workshop Photo 2

Students during workshop

Workshop Photo 3

Workshop learning session

Project Impact & Deliverables

Measurable outcomes and contributions to climate research

Open Source Platform

Fully open-source codebase available on GitHub for community contributions and research collaboration.

View on GitHub

Web Application

Deployed web application accessible globally for researchers and students.

Launch Platform

Documentation & Manuals

Comprehensive user guides, API documentation, and training materials.

Coming Soon

Educational Resources

Training programs, workshops, and educational materials for climate data analysis.

Ongoing Programs

Contact & Resources

Get in touch or access additional resources

JSU Water Resources Lab

Jackson State University
Jackson, MS, USA

Visit Lab Website

Source Code

Access the complete source code, documentation, and contribute to the project.

GitHub Repository

Get Support

Questions, feedback, or collaboration inquiries.

Email Developer