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High Altitude Meteorological Data

High Altitude Meteorological Data are historical rocketsonde observations archived at the National Climatic Data Center (NCDC). Data contained within these rocket soundings are wind (direction in whole degrees, speed in meters per second) and temperature (deg C) measurements: and computed values of pressure (mb), density (grams per cubic meter), and speed of sound (meters per second) for significant levels, constant pressure levels, and for each one kilometer (km) interval between the maximum height reached by the rocket (usually less than 90 km) and 20 km. The data are presented in tabular and graphic forms. A supplementary summary and a period of record comparative data table (means and standard deviations) are also included for each station month. Time periods and titles are: Dec. 1959 - Dec. 1968 'Data Report Of The Meteorological Rocket Network Firings', Jan. 1969 - present 'High Altitude Meteorological Data'. Historical Publications are on microfiche for the period December 1959 through December 1976. Data are on 35-mm microfilm after January 1977. Rocketsonde Observations can also be found on file DSI-5850 (C00074), for the period January 1969 to present.
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gov.noaa.ncdc:C00164
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    Distributor Customer Engagement Branch
    DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCEI > National Centers for Environmental Information, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
    1-828-271-4800
    ncei.orders@noaa.gov
    Dataset Point of Contact Customer Engagement Branch
    DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCEI > National Centers for Environmental Information, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
    1-828-271-4800
    ncei.orders@noaa.gov
    Time Period 1959-08-01 to 1993-11-30
    Spatial Bounding Box Coordinates
    N: 90.0
    S: -90.0
    E: 180.0
    W: -180.0
    Spatial Coverage Map
    General Documentation
    Publication Dates
    • publication: unknown
    Data Presentation Form Digital document - digital representation of a primarily textual item (can contain illustrations also)
    Dataset Progress Status Complete - production of the data has been completed
    Data Update Frequency As needed
    Purpose To make a wide range of climatic data available to researchers and the public.
    Cited Authors
    • User Engagement and Services Branch
      DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCDC > National Climatic Data Center, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
    Originators
    • User Engagement and Services Branch
      DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCDC > National Climatic Data Center, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
    Publishers
    • DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCEI > National Centers for Environmental Information, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
    Theme keywords Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Science Keywords
    • Earth Science > Atmosphere > Altitude > Geopotential Height
    • Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Pressure > Atmospheric Pressure Measurements
    • Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Pressure > Pressure Thickness
    • Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Temperature > Surface Temperature > Air Temperature
    • Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Temperature > Upper Air Temperature
    • Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Winds > Upper Level Winds
    • Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Winds > Wind Profiles
    Data Center keywords Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Data Center Keywords
    • DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCEI > National Centers for Environmental Information, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
    • DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCDC > National Climatic Data Center, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
    Place keywords Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Location Keywords
    • Geographic Region > Global
    Stratum keywords Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Location Keywords
    • Vertical Location > Troposphere
    • Vertical Location > Stratosphere
    Keywords
    • Metadata_Not_Published
    Use Constraints
    • Use liability: NOAA and NCEI cannot provide any warranty as to the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of furnished data. Users assume responsibility to determine the usability of these data. The user is responsible for the results of any application of this data for other than its intended purpose.
    Access Constraints
    • Distribution liability: NOAA and NCEI make no warranty, expressed or implied, regarding these data, nor does the fact of distribution constitute such a warranty. NOAA and NCEI cannot assume liability for any damages caused by any errors or omissions in these data. If appropriate, NCEI can only certify that the data it distributes are an authentic copy of the records that were accepted for inclusion in the NCEI archives.
    Fees
    • In most cases, electronic downloads of the data are free, however fees may apply for data certifications, copies of analog materials, and data distribution on physical media.
    Lineage information for: dataset
    Processing Steps
    • Unknown
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    Processing Steps
    • 2015-04-22T00:00:00 - NOAA created the National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) by merging NOAA's National Climatic Data Center (NCDC), National Geophysical Data Center (NGDC), and National Oceanographic Data Center (NODC), including the National Coastal Data Development Center (NCDDC), per the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015, Public Law 113-235. NCEI launched publicly on April 22, 2015.
    Acquisition Information (collection)
    Instrument
    • > ROCKETSONDES
    Platform
    • SOUNDING ROCKETS
    Last Modified: 2018-11-05
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