Quasi-Biennial Oscillation (QBO) Indices at 30 mb and 50 mb from NOAA/Climate Prediction Center
Entry ID: NOAA_NWS_CPC_QBO

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Summary
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Quasi-Biennal Oscillation (QBO) index (formally known as Singapore Winds) monthly since 1979. Data is available at 30mb and 50mb.

For climate graphics and access to data and links to other climate
indices, see: http://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/data/indices/
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Caption:  QBO 30mb and 50mb zonal winds
Description:  QBO 30mb and 50mb zonal winds

 
Geographic Coverage
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Spatial coordinates   
  N: 60.0   S: -60.0   E: -73.0   W: 90.0
Min Altitude: 30 MB Max Altitude: 50 MB

Data Set Citation
Dataset Originator/Creator: NOAA/NWS/CPC
Dataset Title: Quasi-Biennial Oscillation Indices
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/data/indices/
Temporal Coverage
Start Date: 1979-01-01
Data Resolution
Temporal Resolution: monthly
Temporal Resolution Range: Monthly - < Annual
Data Set Progress
COMPLETE
Originating Center
Data Center
World Data Center for Paleoclimatology, Boulder Supplemental Info
Data Center URL: http://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/paleo/

Data Center Personnel
Name: WDC/PALEOCLIMATOLOGY, BOULDER
Phone: +1 (303) 497-6160
Fax: +1 (303) 497-6513
Email: paleo at noaa.gov
Contact Address:
World Data Center for Paleoclimatology
NOAA/NCDC Code E/GCx3
325 Broadway
City: Boulder
Province or State: CO
Postal Code: 80303
Country: USA
Distribution
Distribution Media: online ftp
Distribution Format: ascii, excel spreadsheets
Fees: none
Personnel
Role: INVESTIGATOR
Email: sandy.tudhope at ed.ac.uk
Contact Address:
Department of Geology & Geophysics
Edinburgh University
City: Edinburgh
Postal Code: EH9 3JW
Country: United Kingdom
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Publications/References
Batjes NH and Gicheru P 2004. Soil data derived from SOTER for studies of carbon stocks and change in Kenya (ver. 1.0; GEFSOC Project). Report 2004/01, ISRIC - World Soil Information, Wageningen [http://www.isric.org/

Batjes NH 2004. Soil carbon stocks and projected changes according to land use and management: a case study for Kenya. Soil Use and Management ... View entire text
Creation and Review Dates
DIF Creation Date: 2007-07-06
Last DIF Revision Date: 2011-08-30

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