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Atlantic Historical Tropical Storm Tracts 1940-49
Entry ID:
h1940-49
Summary
Abstract:
This Atlantic historical hurricane data covers the entire Atlantic
and includes all storms (tropical storms and all categories of hurricanes). The storm tracts are in the form of arcs. Purpose: Data is courtesy of Chris Landsea (Colorado State University). The North Atlantic 'best track' is maintained by the forecasters and researchers at the National Hurricane Center in Miami, Fl. Free access of this data and documentation were provided by Dr. Robert Sheets - Dir. of NHC. SPATIAL DATA ORGANIZATION INFORMATION Direct Spatial Reference: Vector SDTS Point and Vector Object Type: Complete Chain Point and Vector Object Count: 2161 SPATIAL REFERENCE INFORMATION - GEODETIC MODEL Horizontal Datum Name: North American Datum 1927 Ellipsoid Name: Clarke 1866 Semi-major Axis: 6378206.4 Denominator of Flattening Ratio: 294.98 NATIVE: ArcView version 3.0a i:\cis\id\alabama\data\h1940-49.shp Geographic Coverage
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Data Set Citation
Dataset Originator/Creator:
Chris Landsea (Colorado State University).
Dataset Title:
Atlantic Historical Tropical Storm Tracts 1940-49
Dataset Release Date:
1997
Dataset Release Place:
Charleston, SC
Dataset Publisher:
NOAA Coastal Services Center
Data Presentation Form:
Map
Temporal Coverage
Start Date:
1940-01-01
Stop Date:
1949-12-31
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Use Constraints
Although these data and information have been processed successfully on the originators' computer system, no warranty expressed or implied is made regarding the accuracy or utility of the data and information on any other system or for general or scientific purposes, nor shall the act of distribution constitute any such warranty. This disclaimer applies both to individual use of the data and information, and aggregate use with other data and information. It is also strongly recommended that careful attention be paid to the contents of the metadata file associated with these data and information. The originator shall not be held liable for improper or incorrect use of the data and information described and/or contained herein.
Data Center
Personnel
Role:
DIF AUTHOR
Phone:
(301) 614-6898
Fax:
301-614-5268
Email:
Tyler.B.Stevens at nasa.gov
Contact Address:
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
Global Change Master Directory
City:
Greenbelt
Province or State:
MD
Postal Code:
20771
Country:
USA
Creation and Review Dates
DIF Creation Date:
2007-03-13
Last DIF Revision Date:
2007-08-15
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