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Record Search Query: [Parameters: Topic='OCEANS', Term='SEA ICE', Variable_Level_1='ICEBERGS']
Surface Marine Observations - SEAS (DSI-1149)
Entry ID: gov.noaa.ncdc.C00355

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Summary
Abstract: The Shipboard Environmental Data Acquisition System (SEAS) is a program developed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to provide accurate meteorological and oceanographic data in real time from ships at sea through the use of satellite data transmission techniques. The system transmits data through the INMARSAT C satellites to NOAA. Meteorological observations made ... 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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Description: NCDC Dataset Documentation for DSI-1149
Geographic Coverage
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Spatial coordinates   
  N: 90.0   S: -90.0   E: 180.0   W: -180.0

Data Set Citation
Dataset Originator/Creator: National Climatic Data Center, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
Dataset Title: Surface Marine Observations - SEAS (DSI-1149)
Dataset Release Date: Unknown
Data Presentation Form: tabular digital data
Online Resource: http://www.ncdc.noaa.gov
Temporal Coverage
Start Date: 1902-01-01
Location Keywords
Science Keywords
ATMOSPHERE > AEROSOLS > DUST/ASH/SMOKE Parameter Definition
ATMOSPHERE > AIR QUALITY > VISIBILITY Parameter Definition
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ISO Topic Category
Platform
ICESAT > Ice, Cloud and Land Elevation Satellite Ancillary Description
CRYOSAT-2 Ancillary Description
Instrument
GLAS > Geoscience Laser Altimeter System Ancillary Description
DORIS > Doppler Orbitography and Radiopositioning Integrated by Satellite Ancillary Description
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Data Center
National Snow and Ice Data Center Supplemental Info
Data Center URL: http://nsidc.org

Data Center Personnel
Name: JIM MASLANIK
Phone: (303) 492-6199
Fax: (303) 492-2468
Email: nsidc at kryos.colorado.edu
Contact Address:
National Snow and Ice Data Center
CIRES, 449 UCB
University of Colorado
City: Boulder
Province or State: CO
Postal Code: 80309
Publications/References
Francis, J.A. and S.J. Vavrus (2012), Evidence linking Arctic amplification to extreme weather in mid-latitudes., 39, L06801, Geophysical Research Letters, doi:doi:10.1029/2012GL051000
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Creation and Review Dates
DIF Creation Date: 1999-01-30
Last DIF Revision Date: 2013-01-23

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