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Research Collaboration
Use our data, cite our work, and build with us.
Tornado Research Unit documents severe weather with field-grounded logs, media, and event context that can support forecasting research, emergency planning, and graduate-level analysis.
Public feeds are available immediately. Curated extracts can be requested for specific events, geographies, or research windows.
| Dataset | Description | Format | Access | Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase logs | Structured chase report records with location, date, narrative context, and media references. | JSON | public api | View endpoint |
| Field media metadata | Public storm gallery records with location context and photographer attribution. | JSON | public api | View endpoint |
| Forecast verification summaries | Seasonal performance aggregates of forecast-vs-verification outcomes from chase operations. | JSON | public api | View endpoint |
| Research briefings and methodology notes | Narrative publications on process updates, methods, and field lessons learned. | HTML, JSON | open download | View endpoint |
| Custom event extracts | Curated subsets for specific outbreak windows, county/state scopes, or research questions. | CSV, GeoJSON, JSON | request | Request package |
Use the generator below when citing Tornado Research Unit datasets in academic papers, grant applications, operational reports, or newsroom methodology notes.
Tornado Research Unit. (2026). Tornado Research Unit Chase Log and Field Documentation Archive [Data set]. https://tornadoresearchunit.org/api/public/tru/chase-logs
Citations auto-update with current year and access date.
We are currently seeking formal research partners. If you represent a university, public agency, newsroom, or student team, contact us to define scope, methods, and deliverables.
Tornado Research Unit Collaboration Desk (Research Coordination) - Tornado Research Unit
Typically replies within 48 hours.
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