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GCOS Upper-Air Network (GUAN)

Entry ID: GCOS_GUAN

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Summary

Abstract: The principal aims of the GCOS Upper Air Network (GUAN) project
are to ensure a relatively homogenous distribution of upper air
stations that meet specific record length and homogeneity
requirements outlined by GCOS and to develop, and make
available, their current and historical data. It is important to
establish a network of stations with reliable prior records and
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Description: Radiosonde Data for GUAN Stations

Link: VIEW PROJECT HOME PAGE

Description: The Global Climate Observing System (GCOS) Home Page

Geographic Coverage

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Spatial coordinates

N: 90.0

S: -90.0

E: 180.0

W: -180.0

Location Keywords

GEOGRAPHIC REGION > GLOBAL LAND

Science Keywords

ATMOSPHERE > ALTITUDE > GEOPOTENTIAL HEIGHT

ATMOSPHERE > ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE > ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE MEASUREMENTS

ISO Topic Category

CLIMATOLOGY/METEOROLOGY/ATMOSPHERE

Instrument

RADIOSONDES

Project

GCOS > Global Climate Observing System

ESIP > Earth Science Information Partners Program

Ancillary Keywords

relative humidity

specific humidity

Originating Center

Data Center

National Climatic Data Center, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce

Data Center URL: http://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/

Data Center Personnel
Name: IMKE DURRE Email: imke.durre at noaa.gov Contact Address: National Climatic Data Center Federal Building 151 Patton Ave. City: Asheville Province or State: NC Postal Code: 28801-5001 Country: USA