Hurrell's North Atlantic Oscillation (NAO) Index from NCAR
Entry ID: NCAR_NAO

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Summary
Abstract: This data set is distributed from SIDaB database system.The data was generated
automatically for quick imaging by TeraScan software.

Related URL
Link: GET DATA
Description: Monthly and Seasonal NAO data from station-based indices


Link: VIEW RELATED INFORMATION
Description: The NAO Thematic Web Site


Geographic Coverage
 N: 64.0 S: 38.0  E: -9.0  W: -22.0

Data Set Citation
Dataset Originator/Creator: Hurrell, J.W.
Dataset Title: Decadal trends in the North Atlantic Oscillation: Regional temperatures and precipitation
Dataset Series Name: Science
Dataset Release Date: 1995
Dataset Publisher: AAAS
Issue Identification: 269
Online Resource: http://www.cgd.ucar.edu/cas/jhurrell/


Temporal Coverage
Start Date: 1864-01-01


Location Keywords
OCEAN > ATLANTIC OCEAN
OCEAN > ATLANTIC OCEAN > NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN
OCEAN > ATLANTIC OCEAN > NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN > AZORES
CONTINENT > EUROPE > NORTHERN EUROPE > ICELAND
CONTINENT > EUROPE > WESTERN EUROPE > PORTUGAL


Data Resolution
Temporal Resolution: Annual, Seasonal


Science Keywords
ATMOSPHERE >ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE >DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE    [Definition]
ATMOSPHERE >ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE >OSCILLATIONS    [Definition]
ATMOSPHERE >ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE >PRESSURE ANOMALIES    [Definition]
ATMOSPHERE >ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE >SEA LEVEL PRESSURE    [Definition]
CLIMATE INDICATORS >ATMOSPHERIC/OCEAN INDICATORS >TELECONNECTIONS >NORTH ATLANTIC OSCILLATION >NAO    [Definition]


ISO Topic Category
CLIMATOLOGY/METEOROLOGY/ATMOSPHERE


Platform
GROUND STATIONS    [Information]


Project
ESIP >Earth Science Information Partners Program    [Information]


Keywords
CLIMATE INDEX
CLIMATE INDICES
CLIMATOLOGY
NAO
SLP
NORTH ATLANTIC OSCILLATION


Data Set Progress
IN WORK


Originating Center
NCAR


Data Center
Climate and Global Dynamics Division, National Center for Atmospheric Research, University Corporation for Atmospheric Research    [Information]
Data Center URL: http://www.cgd.ucar.edu/

Data Center Personnel
Name: CLIMATE AND GLOBAL DYNAMICS DIVISION
Phone: 303.497.1740
Email: cwimert at cgd.ucar.edu
Contact Address:
National Center for Atmospheric Research
P.O. Box 3000
City: Boulder
Province or State: CO
Postal Code: 80307-3000
Country: USA



Distribution
Distribution_Media: online
Distribution_Format: ASCII
Fees: None


Personnel
JAMES W. HURRELL
Role: INVESTIGATOR
Email: jhurrell at ucar.edu


SCOTT A. RITZ
Role: DIF AUTHOR
Phone: 301-614-5126
Fax: 301-614-5268
Email: Scott.A.Ritz at nasa.gov
Contact Address:
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
Global Change Master Directory
City: Greenbelt
Province or State: Maryland
Postal Code: 20771
Country: USA



Creation and Review Dates
DIF Creation Date: 2005-03-03
Last DIF Revision Date: 2005-11-10

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