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NCEP Nested Grid Model (NGM) and Medium Range Forecast (MRF) Archive (DSI-6140)
Entry ID: gov.noaa.ncdc.C00413

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Summary
Abstract: Nested Grid Model (NGM) and Medium Range Forecast (MRF) Archive is historical digital data set DSI-6140, archived at the National Climatic Data Center (NCDC). The National Centers for Environmental Prediction (NCEP) of the National Weather Service (NWS) runs a series of computer analyses and forecasts operationally, which use or produce model data. This data set is one of several NCEP sets of ... View entire text

Purpose: To make a wide range of climatic data available to researchers and the public.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: data set

CURRENTNESS REFERENCE: Ground Condition
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Link: VIEW EXTENDED METADATA
Description: View Source Metadata document from the Metadata Manager and Repository (NMMR).

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Description: NCDC Dataset Documentation for DSI-6140
Geographic Coverage
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Spatial coordinates   
  N: 60.0   S: 24.0   E: -65.0   W: -125.0

Data Set Citation
Dataset Originator/Creator: National Climatic Data Center, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
Dataset Title: NCEP Nested Grid Model (NGM) and Medium Range Forecast (MRF) Archive (DSI-6140)
Dataset Release Date: Unknown
Data Presentation Form: model
Online Resource: http://www4.ncdc.noaa.gov/ol/documentlibrary/datasets.html#TD6140
Temporal Coverage
Start Date: 1991-01-01
Stop Date: 1997-04-15
Location Keywords
Science Keywords
ISO Topic Category
Platform
ARWS > Automatic Remote Weather Station Ancillary Description
Instrument
WET/DRY PRECIPITATION SAMPLERS Ancillary Description
Project
Access Constraints None
Use Constraints Acceptance and utilization of LTER data requires that:
- The Principal Investigator be sent a notice stating reasons for
acquiring any data and a description of the publication intentions.
- The Principal Investigator of the data set be sent a copy of the
report or manuscript prior to submission and be adequately cited in
any resultant publications.
- A copy of any resultant publications should be sent to the McMurdo
data manager as well as the Principal Investigator
Ancillary Keywords
Originating Center
Data Center
McMurdo Dry Valleys, Long-Term Ecological Research Network Office Supplemental Info
Data Center URL: http://www.mcmlter.org/

Data Center Personnel
Name: TODD ACKERMAN
Phone: (303) 492-4771
Fax: (303) 492-6388
Email: Todd.Ackerman at Colorado.edu
Contact Address:
MCM LTER Data Manager
Institute of Arctic and Alpine Research
1560 30th Street
Campus Box 450
University of Colorado
City: Boulder
Province or State: CO
Postal Code: 80309-0450
Country: USA
Personnel
GENE R. MAJOR
Role: DIF AUTHOR
Email: gsfc-gcmduso at mail.nasa.gov
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Publications/References
Doran, Peter T., Gayle L. Dana, Jordan T. Hastings and Robert
A. Wharton, Jr. 1995. McMurdo Dry Valleys Long-Term Ecological
Research (LTER): LTER automatic weather network (LAWN). Antarctic
Journal of the U.S. 30(5): 276-280.
Creation and Review Dates
DIF Creation Date: 2002-02-06
Last DIF Revision Date: 2009-01-15
Future DIF Review Date: 2004-10-21

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