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NARSTO EPA_SS_FRESNO Aethalometer Multi-Wavelength Carbon Data

Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC) Metadata:

Identification_Information
Data_Quality_Information
Spatial_Reference_Information
Distribution_Information
Metadata_Reference_Information

Identification_Information:

Citation:

Citation_Information:

Originator: Unknown
Publication_Date: Unknown
Title: NARSTO EPA_SS_FRESNO Aethalometer Multi-Wavelength Carbon Data

Description:

Abstract:: A multiwavelength aethalometer (Model AE30S) has been operated at the Fresno supersite from 5/12/1999 to present. The collected aerosol sample is illuminated with light from seven light emitting diodes at wavelengths of 370, 470, 520, 590, 660, 880, and 950 nm. Aerosol samples are collected for five minute periods. The air sample is collected through a sharp cut size-selective cyclone to limit the size of particles to aerodynamic diameters of 2.5 ?m and less. The concentration of black carbon corresponds to the 880 nm measurement. The black carbon equivalents at the other six wavelengths are also determined. The Fresno Supersite is one of several Supersites that was established in urban areas within the United States by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to better understand the measurement, sources, and health effects of suspended particulate matter (PM). The site is located at 3425 First St., approximately 1 km north of the downtown commercial district. First Street is a four-lane artery with moderate traffic levels. Commercial establishments, office buildings, churches, and schools are located north and south of the monitor. Medium-density single-family homes and some apartments are located in the blocks to the east and west of First Street. The Fresno Supersite began operation in May of 1999 and continues today.
Purpose:: Not Available
Supplemental_Information:: REFERENCE: Watson, J.G.; Chow, J.C. A wintertime PM2.5 episode at the Fresno, CA, supersite; Atmos. Environ. 2002, 36(3), 465-475.
Supplemental_Information:: REFERENCE: Watson, J.G.; Chow, J.C.; Bowen, J.L.; Lowenthal, D.H.; Hering, S.V.; Ouchida, P.; Oslund, W. Air quality measurements from the Fresno supersite; JAWMA 2000, 50(8), 1321-1334.
Supplemental_Information:: REFERENCE: Watson, J.G.; Chow, J.C. Comparison and evaluation of in-situ and filter carbon measurements at the Fresno Supersite; J. Geophys. Res. 2002, 107(D21), ICC 3-1-ICC 3-15, doi:10.1029/2001JD000573.
Supplemental_Information:: REFERENCE: Watson, J.G.; Chow, J.C.; Hering, S.V.; Fitz, D.R. Final report for Phase I of Fresno supersite measurements; prepared for Cooperative Institute for Atmospheric Sciences and Terrestrial Applications, Las Vegas, NV, by Desert Research Institute: Reno, NV, 2002.
Supplemental_Information:: REFERENCE: Watson, J.G.; Chow, J.C.; Lowenthal, D.H.; Stolzenburg, M.R.; Kreisberg, N.M.; Hering, S.V. Particle size relationships at the Fresno supersite; JAWMA 2002, 52(7), 822-827.
Supplemental_Information:: REFERENCE: Watson, J.G.; Chow, J.C.; Fitz, D.R. Quality assurance project plan - Fresno Supersite (Revision 0); prepared for U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, Research Triangle Park, NC, by Desert Research Institute: Reno, NV, 2000.
Supplemental_Information:: REFERENCE: Watson, J.G.; Chow, J.C. Zone of representation for the Fresno, CA supersite; JAWMA 2002, in preparation.

Time_Period_of_Content:

Time_Period_Information:

Range_of_Dates/Times:

Beginning_Date: 19990512
Ending_Date: 20030701

Currentness_Reference:Unknown

Status:

Progress: Complete
Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: As needed

Spatial_Domain:

Description_of_Geographic_Extent:

Bounding_Coordinates:

West_Bounding_Coordinate: -119.77
East_Bounding_Coordinate: -119.77
North_Bounding_Coordinate: 36.78
South_Bounding_Coordinate: 36.78

Keywords:

Theme:

Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: GCMD SCIENCE PARAMETERS
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: GCMD PLATFORM
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: GCMD INSTRUMENT
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: PROJECT
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: ANCILLARY KEYWORDS
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: ISO TOPIC CATEGORY
Theme_Keyword: EARTH SCIENCE > ATMOSPHERE > AEROSOLS > CARBONACEOUS AEROSOLS
Theme_Keyword: GROUND STATIONS
Theme_Keyword: AETHALOMETER
Theme_Keyword: EOSDIS > EARTH OBSERVING SYSTEM DATA INFORMATION SYSTEM
Theme_Keyword: NARSTO > NORTH AMERICAN RESEARCH STRATEGY FOR TROPOSPHERIC OZONE
Theme_Keyword: ESIP > EARTH SCIENCE INFORMATION PARTNERS PROGRAM
Theme_Keyword: Es2fuscafsf
Theme_Keyword: 3425 N First St
Theme_Keyword: Black Carbon
Theme_Keyword: Eosdis
Theme_Keyword: CLIMATOLOGY/METEOROLOGY/ATMOSPHERE

Place:

Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: GCMD
Place_Keyword: CONTINENT > NORTH AMERICA > UNITED STATES OF AMERICA > CALIFORNIA > FRESNO

Temporal:

Temporal_Keyword_Thesaurus: GCMD
Temporal_Keyword: 5 Minute

Access_Constraints: Not Available

Use_Constraints:

Not Available

Point_of_Contact:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Person_Primary:

Contact_Person: DANA TRIMBLE

Contact_Position: TECHNICAL CONTACT

Contact_Address:

Address_Type: Mailing and Physical Address

Contact_Voice_Telephone: 775-674-7114

Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 865-574-2232

Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: dana.trimble@dri.edu

Data_Quality_Information:

Attribute_Accuracy:

Attribute_Accuracy_Report:: Not Available

Logical_Consistency_Report:

Not Available

Completeness_Report:

Not Available

Lineage:

Process_Step:

Process_Description:: Not Available
Process_Date: Unknown

Spatial_Reference_Information:

Distribution_Information:

Distributor:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Organization_Primary:

Contact_Organization: NASA/LARC/SD/ASDC > Atmospheric Science Data Center, Science Directorate, Langley Research Center, NASA
Contact_Person: ASDC USER SERVICES

Contact_Position: DATA CENTER CONTACT

Contact_Address:

Address_Type: Mailing and Physical Address
Address: NASA Langley Atmospheric Science Data Center
Address: User and Data Services
Address: NASA Langley Research Center
Address: 2 South Wright Street
Address: Mail Stop 157D
Address: Building 1268C
City: Hampton
State_or_Province: VA
Postal_Code: 23681-2199
Country: USA

Contact_Voice_Telephone: 757-864-8656

Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 757-864-8807

Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: larc-asdc-uds@lists.nasa.gov

Distributor:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Organization_Primary:

Contact_Organization: NASA/LARC/SD/LARC_DAAC > Langley Research Center Distributed Active Archive Center, Science Directorate, Langley Research Center, NASA
Contact_Person: ASDC USER SERVICES

Contact_Position: DATA CENTER CONTACT

Contact_Address:

Address_Type: Mailing and Physical Address
Address: NASA Langley Atmospheric Science Data Center
Address: User and Data Services
Address: NASA Langley Research Center
Address: 2 South Wright Street
Address: Mail Stop 157D
Address: Building 1268C
City: Hampton
State_or_Province: VA
Postal_Code: 23681-2199
Country: USA

Contact_Voice_Telephone: 757-864-8656

Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 757-864-8807

Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: larc-asdc-uds@lists.nasa.gov

Resource_Description: NARSTO_EPA_SS_FRESNO_AETHALOM_MULTI_WL_CARBON

Distribution_Liability:

Not Available

Standard_Order_Process:

Digital_Form:

Digital_Transfer_Information:

Format_Name: Not Available

Digital_Transfer_Option:

Online_Option:

Computer_Contact_Information:

Network_Address:

Network_Resource_Name:: http://eosweb.larc.nasa.gov/

Access_Instructions:

DATA CENTER URL

Online_Option:

Computer_Contact_Information:

Network_Address:

Network_Resource_Name:: http://eosweb.larc.nasa.gov/

Access_Instructions:

DATA CENTER URL

Digital_Transfer_Option:

Online_Option:

Computer_Contact_Information:

Network_Address:

Network_Resource_Name:: http://cdiac.esd.ornl.gov/programs/NARSTO/

Access_Instructions:

NARSTO QSSC web site with access to description of Data Exchange Standard format.

Fees: Not Available

Metadata_Reference_Information:

Metadata_Date: 20031117

Metadata_Review_Date: 20031120

Metadata_Contact:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Person_Primary:

Contact_Person: ASDC USER SERVICES

Contact_Position: DIF AUTHOR

Contact_Address:

Address_Type: Mailing and Physical Address
Address: NASA Langley Atmospheric Science Data Center
Address: User and Data Services
Address: NASA Langley Research Center
Address: 2 South Wright Street
Address: Mail Stop 157D
Address: Building 1268C
City: Hampton
State_or_Province: VA
Postal_Code: 23681-2199
Country: USA

Contact_Voice_Telephone: 757-864-8656

Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 757-864-8807

Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: larc-asdc-uds@lists.nasa.gov

Metadata_Standard_Name: FGDC Content Standards for Digital Geospatial Metadata

Metadata_Standard_Version: FGDC-STD-001-1998

Metadata_Time_Convention: local time

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