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Generating a plot

To generate a plot, first select a data source, a climate index (or variable), and a region set by using the dropdown menus in the data panel. After that, select the spatial domain of interest. Once a plot is drawn, additional plot types can optionally be selected (availability of plot types is based upon the chosen data source).

Selecting a region

Select a region by clicking on the map, or by choosing a global domain in the dropdown labeled Apply To Global Domain. By default, the pre-selected region set is the one used in the corresponding publication listed in the References section on the right-hand panel.

Using the map

The map in the data panel displays a static background layer and a dynamic layer showing the selected region set. The map can be zoomed using the "+" and "-" buttons in the lower left corner of the map, or by using the mouse wheel.

Using the plots

When moving the mouse pointer over the plot, it will display a text box showing the values of the selected point of one or multiple series (usually displayed as lines with x and y coordinates). A plot item can be disabled or enabled by clicking on it in the legend of the plot. The visibility state of the displayed plot items is saved until a different region set or plot type is selected. Depending on the displayed plot type, you may zoom in by drawing a rectangle around the area that you want to zoom to. Zoom back to the original plot extent by double-clicking on the plot. The zoom state is saved until a different data source, climate index, region set or plot type is selected.

Contents of the plots

Please consult the publication shown below "References" on the right-hand panel.