Features

Visitors have access to many features of LEAD without creating an account. Account privileges allow users to store data files in a personal catalog and to run experiments using the LEAD computing resources. Without an account, visitors can learn more about LEAD, try out some of the tools, and access useful weather-related information.

Learn More about LEAD

			Read more about the history and purpose of LEAD and the team that has built it.
			Get answers to frequently asked questions about LEAD.
			See what publications and presentations LEAD has produced since the project started, and read LEAD's annual reports.
			Learn more about the educational mission of LEAD and the Learning Communities that participate in the development of LEAD.
			Review the free LEAD-to-Learn education modules for your classroom use.
			Find out about previous and upcoming LEAD-related workshops for educators and students and obtain selected presentation materials from those workshops.

Try Some Tools

			Search for data sets using the Geographic Region Search Tool, scanning multiple sources through one simple interface.
			Use the Integrated Data Viewer (IDV) to display geophysical data in 3-D.
			Check the status of the LEAD Grid.

Access Weather Information

			Lookup definitions and explanations of meteorological terms, instruments, models, and units in our Glossary.
			View a collection of links to online resources for meteorology, weather technology, and grid technology.
			Access a variety of education-specific online resources including reference sources, education standards, tips, and lesson plans.
			Connect to live weather information.
			Review the free LEAD-to-Learn education modules for your classroom use.