This module will introduce the students to a range of large climate data sets from the whole Earth-atmosphere-ocean climate system. These data sets will range from satellite data sets of ocean processes, satellite rain estimation to gridded climate data sets of the ocean and atmosphere, produced from observations, reanalysis and forecasts or projections and the introduction and use of paleorecords of climate change and variation. The module is delivered through a mix of lectures, practicals and seminars, and assessed through three practical reports.