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Quasi-Biennial Oscillation (QBO) Indices at 30 mb and 50 mb from NOAA/Climate Prediction Center
Entry ID: NOAA_NWS_CPC_QBO

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Summary
Abstract: [Source: NOAA Climate Prediction Center, http://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/ ]

Quasi-Biennal Oscillation (QBO) index (formally known as Singapore Winds) monthly since 1979. Data is available at 30mb and 50mb.

For climate graphics and access to data and links to other climate
indices, see: http://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/data/indices/
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Caption:  QBO 30mb and 50mb zonal winds
 
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Spatial coordinates   
  N: 60.0   S: -60.0   E: -73.0   W: 90.0
Min Altitude: 30 MB Max Altitude: 50 MB

Data Set Citation
Dataset Creator: NOAA/NWS/CPC
Dataset Title: Quasi-Biennial Oscillation Indices
Dataset Series Name: NOAA/NWS/CPC Indices and Forecasts
Dataset Release Date: ongoing
Dataset Release Place: Camp Springs, MD
Dataset Publisher: NOAA National Weather Service, Center for Climate Prediction
Online Resource: http://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/data/indices/
Temporal Coverage
Start Date: 1979-01-01
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Data Resolution
Temporal Resolution: monthly
Temporal Resolution Range: Monthly - < Annual
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Originating Center
NOAA/NWS/CPC
Data Center
Climate Prediction Center, National Centers for Environmental Prediction, National Weather Service, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce Supplemental Info
Data Center URL: http://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/
Dataset ID: QBO Index

Data Center Personnel
Name: DONALD GARRETT
Email: Donald.Garrett at noaa.gov
Distribution
Distribution Media: online www
Distribution Format: ascii
Fees: none
Personnel
DONALD GARRETT
Role: TECHNICAL CONTACT
Email: Donald.Garrett at noaa.gov
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Creation and Review Dates
DIF Creation Date: 2003-02-20
Last DIF Revision Date: 2009-11-05

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