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2002 Atlantic and Pacific Tropical Storm Data from UNISYS/WXP

Entry ID: UNISYS_HURRICANE_ARCHIVE_2002

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Summary

Abstract: This dataset provides a list of 2002 Atlantic and Pacific Ocean
tropical systems. Provided are charts on the track of the storm plus a
table of tracking information. The table includes position in latitude
and longitude, maximum sustained winds in knots, and central pressure
in millibars. The chart color codes intensity which is based off the
Saffir-Simpson scale.

View the data on the WXP Hurricane/Tropical Data Page.
http://weather.unisys.com/hurricane/index.html

(Summary adapted from the UNISYS WXP Home Page)

Related URL

Link: VIEW RELATED INFORMATION

Description: The WXP Hurricane/Tropical Storm Database

Geographic Coverage

(Click for Interactive Map)

Spatial coordinates

N: 45.0

S: 0.0

E: -15.0

W: 120.0

Data Set Citation

Dataset Originator/Creator: UNISYS Corporation

Dataset Title: 2002 Atlantic and Pacific Ocean Tropical Storm Data

Dataset Release Place: Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, USA

Dataset Publisher: UNISYS Corporation

Data Presentation Form: Image

Online Resource: http://weather.unisys.com/hurricane/index.html

Temporal Coverage

Start Date: 1993-10-17

Stop Date: 1994-09-19

Location Keywords

CONTINENT > NORTH AMERICA > CANADA > SASKATCHEWAN

Science Keywords

ATMOSPHERE > AIR QUALITY > TROPOSPHERIC OZONE

ATMOSPHERE > ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE > ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE MEASUREMENTS

ISO Topic Category

CLIMATOLOGY/METEOROLOGY/ATMOSPHERE

ENVIRONMENT

Platform

BALLOONS

Instrument

ANEMOMETERS

BAROMETERS

Thermistors

OZONESONDES

Project

BOREAS > The Boreal Ecosystem-Atmosphere Study

EOSDIS > Earth Observing System Data Information System

ESIP > Earth Science Information Partners Program

CWIC > CEOS WGISS Integrated Catalog

Ancillary Keywords

ANNUAL DATA

CD-ROM

Originating Center

CDIAC

Data Center

Carbon Dioxide Information Analysis Center, Environmental Sciences Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, U. S. Department of Energy

Data Center URL: http://cdiac.ornl.gov/
Dataset ID: NDP-023

Data Center Personnel
Name: CARBON DIOXIDE INFORMATION ANALYSIS CENTER Fax: (865) 574-2232 Contact Address: Carbon Dioxide Information Analysis Center (CDIAC) Oak Ridge National Laboratory P.O.. Box 2008 City: OAK RIDGE Province or State: TENNESSEE Postal Code: 37831-6335 Country: USA

Distribution

Distribution Media: CD-ROM

Distribution Media: on-line (FTP)

Personnel

JAMES K. ANGELL

Role: INVESTIGATOR

WALTER G. PLANET

Role: TECHNICAL CONTACT

Phone: (202) 763-8136

Contact Address:

National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

City: Washington

Province or State: DC

Country: USA

Publications/References

Angell, J.K., and J. Korshover, 1983: 'Global variation in total ozone
and layer-mean ozone: An update through 1981.' Journal of Climate and Applied Meteorology, 22:1611-1627.

Angell, J.K., J. Korshover, and W.G. Planet, 1985: 'Ground-based and
satellite evidence for a pronounced total-ozone minimum in early 1983 and
responsible atmospheric layers.' Monthly Weather Review, 113:641-616.

Creation and Review Dates

Last DIF Revision Date: 2000-07-26

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