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Definition
Ground heat flux is the process where heat energy is transferred from the Earth’s surface to the subsurface of the Earth via conduction. It is an important component of the Earth’s surface energy budget. Ground heat flux can be presented by the amount of heat transmitted per unit of area per unit of time.
Applications
- Water cycle
- Energy cycle
- Weather forecast
- Climate prediction modeling
GES DISC Datasets
To access products that have a specific parameter click on the corresponding 'data access' links in the table below.
| Begin Date | End Date | Access | Doc |
| Ground Heat Flux | W/m2 | GLDAS Model | 1979 | present | ftp | Y |
Other sources for data
- GLDAS
Atmos Composition
