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NLDAS Secondary Forcing Data L4 Monthly 0.125 x 0.125 degree V002 (NLDAS_FORB0125_M) at GES DISC
Entry ID: GES_DISC_NLDAS_FORB0125_M_V002

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Summary
Abstract: This data set contains the monthly secondary forcing data "File B" for Phase 2 of the North American Land Data Assimilation System (NLDAS-2). The data are in 1/8th degree grid spacing and range from Jan 1979 to the present. The temporal resolution is monthly. The file format is WMO GRIB-1. The NLDAS-2 monthly secondary forcing data were generated from the NLDAS-2 hourly secondary forcing data, ... View entire text
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Caption:  Precipitation monthly total
Description:  NLDAS-2 Secondary Forcing monthly 0.125 degree \ Precipitation monthly total September 2012 [kg/m^2]

 
Geographic Coverage
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Spatial coordinates   
  N: 53.0   S: 25.0   E: -67.0   W: -125.0

Data Set Citation
Dataset Originator/Creator: Hydrological Sciences Laboratory at NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC/HSL)
Dataset Title: NLDAS Secondary Forcing Data L4 Monthly 0.125 x 0.125 degree
Dataset Release Date: 10.01.2012
Dataset Release Place: Greenbelt, Maryland, USA
Dataset Publisher: Goddard Earth Sciences Data and Information Services Center (GES DISC)
Version: 002
Online Resource: http://disc.sci.gsfc.nasa.gov/hydrology/index.shtml
Temporal Coverage
Start Date: 1979-01-01
Location Keywords
CONTINENT > NORTH AMERICA > UNITED STATES OF AMERICA > GREAT LAKES
CONTINENT > NORTH AMERICA > UNITED STATES OF AMERICA > ALABAMA
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Data Resolution
Latitude Resolution: 0.125 degree
Longitude Resolution: 0.125 degree
Temporal Resolution: monthly
Science Keywords
ISO Topic Category
Platform
METEOROLOGICAL STATIONS Ancillary Description
Instrument
BAROMETERS Ancillary Description
RAIN GAUGES Ancillary Description
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Ancillary Keywords
Data Center
Atmospheric Science Data Center, Science Directorate, Langley Research Center, NASA Supplemental Info
Data Center URL: http://eosweb.larc.nasa.gov/
Dataset ID: NARSTO_EPA_SS_BALTIMORE_JHU_MET_DATA

Data Center Personnel
Name: ASDC USER SERVICES
Phone: 757-864-8656
Email: support-asdc at earthdata.nasa.gov
Contact Address:
NASA Langley Atmospheric Science Data Center
User and Data Services
NASA Langley Research Center
Mail Stop 157D
City: Hampton
Province or State: VA
Postal Code: 23681-2199
Country: USA
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Personnel
MARC PARLANGE
Role: INVESTIGATOR
Phone: 410-516-6241
Email: mbparlange at jhu.edu
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Publications/References
Weber, R.O., 1997: Estimators for the Standard Deviation of Horizontal Wind
Direction. Journal of Applied Meteorology, 36, 1403-1415

Pahlow, M., Parlange, M.B. 2001, 3-D sonic anemometer Standard Operating
Procedure (SOP) for the Baltimore PM Supersite, Available at:
http://www.jhu.edu/dogee/mbp/research/field_exp/SONIC/JHU_SOPsonic_...
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Creation and Review Dates
DIF Creation Date: 2004-06-24
Last DIF Revision Date: 2013-05-22

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