[Keyword='climate index']
Northern and Southern Hemisphere Blocking Index from NOAA/Climate Prediction Center
Entry ID: NOAA_NWS_CPC_BLOCKING

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Summary
Abstract: [Source: NOAA Climate Prediction Center, http://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/ ]

The blocking index of Tibaldi and Molteni (1990) was modified from that of Lejenas and Okland (1983). The index is local and instantaneous, ideally suited for real-time atmospheric monitoring, isolating regions of easterly flow at 500 hPa associated with high-latitude blocks.

This dataset uses the blocking index calculation for the northern hemisphere, however the index can be easily modified to examine blocking in the southern hemisphere. Blocking in the southern hemisphere typically occurs at lower latitudes when compared with the northern hemisphere. The index follows Tibaldi et al. (1994).
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Description: Access to blocking index data, documentation, and graphs.
Geographic Coverage
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Spatial coordinates   
  N: 90.0   S: 0.0   E: 180.0   W: -180.0
Min Altitude: 0 HPA Max Altitude: 500 HPA
  N: -0.0   S: -90.0   E: 180.0   W: -180.0
Min Altitude: 0 HPA Max Altitude: 500 HPA

Data Set Citation
Dataset Originator/Creator: Tibaldi, S., and F. Molteni
Dataset Title: Blocking Index
Dataset Series Name: NOAA/NWS/CPC Indices and Forecasts
Dataset Release Date: ongoing
Dataset Release Place: Camp Springs, MD
Dataset Publisher: NOAA National Weather Service, Center for Climate Prediction
Online Resource: http://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/precip/CWlink/MJO/block.shtml
Temporal Coverage
Start Date: 2002-01-01
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Data Resolution
Temporal Resolution: daily
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Data Set Progress
COMPLETE
Originating Center
UCAR/NCAR/EOL/CODIAC
Data Center
NSIDC Distributed Active Archive Center Supplemental Info
Data Center URL: http://nsidc.org/daac/index.html

Data Center Personnel
Name: NSIDC DAAC USER SERVICES
Phone: +1 (303) 492-6199
Fax: +1 (303) 492-2468
Email: nsidc at nsidc.org
Contact Address:
National Snow and Ice Data Center
CIRES, 449 UCB
University of Colorado
City: Boulder
Province or State: CO
Postal Code: 80309-0449
Country: USA
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Distribution
Distribution Media: online (HTTP)
Distribution Format: NetCDF
Personnel
MICHAEL S. STUDINGER
Role: INVESTIGATOR
Phone: 845 365 8598
Fax: 845 365 8179
Email: mstuding at ldeo.columbia.edu
Contact Address:
Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory
61 Route 9W
City: PALISADES
Province or State: NY
Postal Code: 10964
Country: USA
Publications/References
Refer to the NASA Earth Science Project Office Operation IceBridge Home Page for in-depth information on the science mission and goal of the IceBridge project: http://www.espo.nasa.gov/oib/
Creation and Review Dates
DIF Creation Date: 2012-03-26
Last DIF Revision Date: 2012-05-13

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