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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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Abstract:
[Source: NOAA Climate Prediction Center, http://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/ ] 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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Description: Access to QBO and other indices Link: GET DATA Description: 30 mb zonal wind index Link: GET DATA Description: 50 mb zonal wind index |
Geographic Coverage
| N: 60.0 | S: -60.0 | E: -73.0 | W: 90.0 |
| Min Altitude: 30 MB | Max Altitude: 50 MB |
Data Set Citation
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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 |
Location Keywords
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OCEAN
> PACIFIC OCEAN
> NORTH PACIFIC OCEAN
OCEAN > PACIFIC OCEAN OCEAN > PACIFIC OCEAN > SOUTH PACIFIC OCEAN GEOGRAPHIC REGION > EQUATORIAL GEOGRAPHIC REGION > TROPICS |
Data Resolution
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Temporal Resolution:
monthly
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Science Keywords
| ATMOSPHERE >ATMOSPHERIC WINDS >UPPER LEVEL WINDS >QBO ZONAL WIND INDEX [Definition] |
| CLIMATE INDICATORS >ATMOSPHERIC/OCEAN INDICATORS >TELECONNECTIONS >QUASI-BIENNIAL OSCILLATION >QBO [Definition] |
ISO Topic Category
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CLIMATOLOGY/METEOROLOGY/ATMOSPHERE
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Keywords
| QBO |
| Quasi-Biennial Oscillation Index |
| wind anomalies |
| climate index |
| climate indices |
| atmospheric circulation |
| climate change |
| zonal wind index |
Data Set Progress
| IN WORK |
Originating Center
| NOAA/NWS/CPC |
Data Center
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Climate Prediction Center, National Centers for Environmental Prediction, National Weather Service, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
[Information]
Data Center URL: http://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/ Dataset ID: QBO Index
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Distribution
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Distribution_Media:
online www
Distribution_Format: ascii Fees: none |
Personnel
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DONALD
GARRETT Role: TECHNICAL CONTACT Email: Donald.Garrett at noaa.gov |
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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:
2003-02-20
Last DIF Revision Date:
2009-11-05
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