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Met Eireann Climatological Database of Ireland
Entry ID: Met_Eireann

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Summary
Abstract: The Met Eireann Climatological Database consists of weather
observations for Ireland dating back to 1880.

All weather parameters are 100% correctly attributed to their 'real
world' measuring station.

For data access, please contact data center.
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Related URL
Link: VIEW RELATED INFORMATION
Description: The Geo-Spatial Information Directory where users can view
various metadata records for Ireland.

Link: VIEW RELATED INFORMATION
Description: Climate information for Ireland.
Geographic Coverage
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Spatial coordinates   
  N: 55.34   S: 51.13   E: -3.13   W: -10.52

Data Set Citation
Dataset Originator/Creator: Met Eireann
Dataset Title: Met Eireann Climatological Database
Dataset Release Date: 1998-10-09
Dataset Release Place: Ireland
Dataset Publisher: Met Eireann
Location Keywords
Data Resolution
Temporal Resolution: Hourly, Daily, 4 Day, Monthly, Annually
Science Keywords
ISO Topic Category
Platform
METEOROLOGICAL STATIONS Ancillary Description
FIELD SURVEYS Ancillary Description
Instrument
ANEMOMETERS Ancillary Description
BAROMETERS Ancillary Description
RAIN GAUGES Ancillary Description
THERMOMETERS Ancillary Description
Quality Accuracy of attribute within database is subject to computer assisted
validation and correction by human interpretation of input.
Use Constraints Climatological data is supplied on the understanding that it is for
the use of a particular customer for a specific purpose. Further use
of the same data by another person and/or for purposes requires a
separate arrangement with Met Eireann.
Ancillary Keywords
Data Set Progress
COMPLETE
Originating Center
Met Eireann
Data Center
Irish Meteorological Service, Ireland Supplemental Info
Data Center URL: http://www.met.ie/

Data Center Personnel
Name: PARAIC CARRIGNA
Phone: +353 1 8064212
Fax: +353 1 8064216
Email: paraic.carrigan at met.ie
Contact Address:
Met Eireann
City: Glasnevin Hill
Province or State: Dublin 9
Postal Code:
Country: Ireland
Distribution
Distribution Media: 3.5" Floppy, Iomega Zip Disk 100MB, 4mm DAT Data Cartridge, Email
Distribution Format: ASCII, Microsoft Excel
Fees: See summary for details
Personnel
TYLER B. STEVENS
Role: DIF AUTHOR
Phone: (301) 614-6898
Fax: 301-614-5268
Email: Tyler.B.Stevens at nasa.gov
Contact Address:
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
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City: Greenbelt
Province or State: MD
Postal Code: 20771
Country: USA
Creation and Review Dates
DIF Creation Date: 2003-01-29
Last DIF Revision Date: 2009-03-06

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