[ISO_Topic_Category='CLIMATOLOGY/METEOROLOGY/ATMOSPHERE']
|
NLDAS Forcing Data L4 Monthly Climatology 0.125 x 0.125 degree V001 (NLDAS_FOR0125_MC) at GES DISC Entry ID: GES_DISC_NLDAS_FOR0125_MC_V001 |
||||||||
|
[
Get Data
]
[
Update this Record
]
|
Summary
|
Abstract:
This data set contains the monthly climatology data of the forcing data for Phase 1 of the North American Land Data Assimilation System (NLDAS-1). The data are in 1/8th degree grid spacing. The temporal resolution is monthly, ranging from January to December. The NLDAS-1 monthly climatology data are the monthly data averaged over the eleven years (1997 - 2007) of the NLDAS-1 monthly data. The file format is WMO GRIB-1. Brief description about the NLDAS-1 hourly and monthly forcing data can be found from the GCMD DIFs for GES_DISC_NLDAS_FOR0125_H_V001 and GES_DISC_NLDAS_FOR0125_M_V001 at http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?GES_DISC_NLDAS_FOR0125_H_V001 and http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/getdif.htm?GES_DISC_NLDAS_FOR0125_M_V001. The data set applies a user-defined parameter table to indicate the contents and parameter number. The following table shows a list of parameters, their Product Definition Section (PDS) IDs and units. PDS_IDs:Short_Name:Full_Name [Unit] 63:ACPCPsfc:Convective precipitation monthly total from EDAS [kg/m^2] 153:CONVAPCPsfc:Convective precipitation monthly total [kg/m^2] 61:APCPsfc:Precipitation monthly total [kg/m^2] 118:BRTMPsfc:Surface brightness temperature from GOES-UMD Pinker [K] 157:CAPEsfc:Convective Available Potential Energy [J/kg] 205:DLWRFsfc:Longwave radiation flux downwards (surface) [W/m^2] 204:DSWRFsfc:Shortwave radiation flux downwards (surface) [W/m^2] 101:PARsfc:PAR Photosynthetically Active Radiation from GOES-UMD Pinker [W/m^2] 201:PEDASsfc:Precipitation monthly total from EDAS [kg/m^2] 202:PRDARsfc:Precipitation monthly total from StageII [kg/m^2] 1:PRESsfc:Surface pressure [Pa] 206:RGOESsfc:Shortwave radiation flux downwards (surface) from GOES-UMD Pinker [W/m^2] 51:SPFH2m:2-m above ground Specific humidity [kg/kg] 11:TMP2m:2-m above ground Temperature [K] 33:UGRD10m:10-m above ground Zonal wind speed [m/s] 34:VGRD10m:10-m above ground Meridional wind speed [m/s] 209:RSWRFsfc:Shortwave radiation flux downwards (surface) blended from EDAS and GOES-UMD Pinker [W/m^2] WGRIB or other GRIB reader is required to read the files. For more information, please see: http://ldas.gsfc.nasa.gov/faq/#Tools |
Related URL
|
Link:
GET DATA
Link: VIEW RELATED INFORMATION Description: NLDAS-1 Forcing Dataset Information Link: VIEW RELATED INFORMATION > USER'S GUIDE Description: README document for NLDAS Phase 1 data sets. |
Geographic Coverage
| N: 53.0 | S: 25.0 | E: -67.0 | W: -125.0 |
|
Data Set Citation
|
Dataset Originator/Creator:
Hydrological Sciences Laboratory at NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC/HSL)
Dataset Title: NLDAS Forcing Data L4 Monthly Climatology 0.125 x 0.125 degree Dataset Release Date: 12.01.2009 Dataset Release Place: Greenbelt, Maryland, USA Dataset Publisher: Goddard Earth Sciences Data and Information Services Center (GES DISC) Version: 001 Online Resource: http://disc.sci.gsfc.nasa.gov/hydrology/index.shtml |
Temporal Coverage
| Start Date: 1997-01-01 |
| Stop Date: 2007-12-31 |
Location Keywords
|
CONTINENT
> NORTH AMERICA
> UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
|
Data Resolution
|
Latitude Resolution:
0.125 degree
Longitude Resolution: 0.125 degree Temporal Resolution: monthly |
Science Keywords
| ATMOSPHERE >ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE >SURFACE PRESSURE [Definition] |
| ATMOSPHERE >ATMOSPHERIC TEMPERATURE >SURFACE AIR TEMPERATURE [Definition] |
| ATMOSPHERE >ATMOSPHERIC WATER VAPOR >HUMIDITY [Definition] |
| ATMOSPHERE >ATMOSPHERIC WINDS >CONVECTION [Definition] |
| ATMOSPHERE >ATMOSPHERIC WINDS >SURFACE WINDS [Definition] |
| ATMOSPHERE >PRECIPITATION >RAIN [Definition] |
| ATMOSPHERE >ATMOSPHERIC RADIATION >LONGWAVE RADIATION [Definition] |
| ATMOSPHERE >ATMOSPHERIC RADIATION >SHORTWAVE RADIATION [Definition] |
| BIOSPHERE >VEGETATION >PHOTOSYNTHETICALLY ACTIVE RADIATION [Definition] |
| SPECTRAL/ENGINEERING >INFRARED WAVELENGTHS >BRIGHTNESS TEMPERATURE [Definition] |
ISO Topic Category
|
CLIMATOLOGY/METEOROLOGY/ATMOSPHERE
|
Project
| EOSDIS >Earth Observing System Data Information System [Information] |
| ESIP >Earth Science Information Partners Program [Information] |
| NLDAS >North American Land Data Assimilation System [Information] |
Quality
| The data are provisional and subject to change as model improvements are implemented and new input data sets become available. |
Access Constraints
| None |
Use Constraints
| None |
Keywords
| Hydrology |
Data Set Progress
| IN WORK |
Originating Center
| Hydrological Sciences Laboratory at NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC/HSL) |
Data Center
|
Goddard Earth Sciences Data and Information Services Center (formerly Goddard DAAC), Global Change Data Center, Earth Sciences Division, Science and Exploration Directorate, Goddard Space Flight Center, NASA
[Information]
Data Center URL: http://disc.gsfc.nasa.gov/
| |||
Distribution
|
Distribution_Media:
Online (HTTP)
Distribution_Format: GRIB Fees: No Fee |
Personnel
|
GES DISC HELP DESK SUPPORT GROUP Role: TECHNICAL CONTACT Phone: 301-614-5224 Fax: 301-614-5268 Email: gsfc-help-disc at lists.nasa.gov Contact Address: Goddard Earth Sciences Data and Information Services Center Code 610.2 NASA Goddard Space Flight Center City: Greenbelt Province or State: MD Postal Code: 20771 Country: USA |
Publications/References
Cosgrove, B. A., D. Lohmann, K. E. Mitchell, P. R. Houser, E. F. Wood, J. Schaake, A. Robock, C. Marshall, J. Sheffield, L. Luo, Q. Duan, R. T. Pinker, J. D. Tarpley, R. W. Higgins, and J. Meng (2003), Real-time and retrospective forcing in the North American Land Data Assimilation System (NLDAS) project, J. Geophys. Res., 108(D22), 8842, doi:10.1029/2002JD003118.
Higgins, R. W., W. Shi, E. Yarosh, and R. Joyce (2000), Improved United States precipitation quality control system and analysis, NCEP/Clim. Predict. Cent. Atlas 7, Clim. Predict. Cent., Camp Springs, Md.
Pinker, R. T., J. D. Tarpley, I. Laszlo, K. E. Mitchell, P. R. Houser, E. F. Wood, J. C. Schaake, A. Robock, D. Lohmann, B. A. Cosgrove, J. Sheffield, Q. Duan, L. Luo, and R. W. Higgins (2003), Surface radiation budgets in support of the GEWEX Continental-Scale International Project (GCIP) and the GEWEX Americas Prediction Project (GAPP), including the North American Land Data Assimilation System (NLDAS) project, J. Geophys. Res., 108(D22), 8844, doi:10.1029/2002JD003301.
Rogers, E., D. Deaven and G. J. DiMego, 1995: The regional analysis system for the operational "early" Eta model: original 80-km configuration and recent changes. Wea. Forecasting, 10, 810-825.
Higgins, R. W., W. Shi, E. Yarosh, and R. Joyce (2000), Improved United States precipitation quality control system and analysis, NCEP/Clim. Predict. Cent. Atlas 7, Clim. Predict. Cent., Camp Springs, Md.
Pinker, R. T., J. D. Tarpley, I. Laszlo, K. E. Mitchell, P. R. Houser, E. F. Wood, J. C. Schaake, A. Robock, D. Lohmann, B. A. Cosgrove, J. Sheffield, Q. Duan, L. Luo, and R. W. Higgins (2003), Surface radiation budgets in support of the GEWEX Continental-Scale International Project (GCIP) and the GEWEX Americas Prediction Project (GAPP), including the North American Land Data Assimilation System (NLDAS) project, J. Geophys. Res., 108(D22), 8844, doi:10.1029/2002JD003301.
Rogers, E., D. Deaven and G. J. DiMego, 1995: The regional analysis system for the operational "early" Eta model: original 80-km configuration and recent changes. Wea. Forecasting, 10, 810-825.
Creation and Review Dates
DIF Creation Date:
2012-11-19
Last DIF Revision Date:
2013-01-18
| [ Update this Record ] |
