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500 MB Vorticity Analysis from USAF Combat Climatology Center (AFCCC)

Entry ID: USAFETAC_ANVTY

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Summary

Abstract: Consists of 500 MB vorticity analyses on the whole mesh octagon grid.
Analyses available north of about 20 degrees N latitude and south of
about 20 degrees S latitude For the hours 00Z and 12Z. Data sources
are upper-air observations. Available from High Resolution Analysis
for period after 1988. Element reported is: Vorticity.

Geographic Coverage

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Spatial coordinates

	N: -20.0	S: -90.0	E: 180.0	W: -180.0
Max Altitude: 500 MB

	N: 90.0	S: 20.0	E: 180.0	W: -180.0
Max Altitude: 500 MB

Temporal Coverage

Start Date: 1977-08-01

Stop Date: 1988-06-30

Location Keywords

GEOGRAPHIC REGION > GLOBAL

VERTICAL LOCATION > TROPOSPHERE

Data Resolution

Temporal Resolution: 12-Hourly

Science Keywords

ATMOSPHERE > ATMOSPHERIC WINDS > VORTICITY > 500 MB VORTICITY

ISO Topic Category

CLIMATOLOGY/METEOROLOGY/ATMOSPHERE

Ancillary Keywords

ANALYSIS

ANVTY

Originating Center

USAFETAC, OL-A

Data Center

Air Force Combat Climatology Center, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Department of Defense

Data Center URL: https://notus2.afccc.af.mil

Data Center Personnel
Name: BOB DAVY Contact Address: U.S.A.F. Air Force Combat Climatology Center (AFCCC) Federal Building, Room 120 151 Patton Ave City: Asheville Province or State: NC Postal Code: 28801-5002 Country: USA