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Environmental Information Summaries

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Environmental Information Summaries is a series of publications originally produced by the National Climatic Data Center (now National Centers for Environmental Information). The series is intended to help customers understand and use specific types of climatic data housed in the archive. Collectively these are called Environmental Information Summaries. Each publication varies in topic and complexity and may describe a specific dataset or a collection of datasets that together can be used for specific applications.
  • Cite this dataset when used as a source.
  • NCEI DSI 3900_01
  • NCEI WebARTIS: EIS
  • gov.noaa.ncdc:C00166
gov.noaa.ncdc:C00166
Search Data
  • NCEI WebARTIS (search)
    Search WebARTIS--collection EIS--for more detail about available data in the physical archives.
Order Data
  • NCEI Customer Support (order)
    NCEI provides customers with information and data from the NCEI archive. To order NCEI products and services contact the customer support team.
Distribution Formats
  • Microfilm
  • Paper Record
  • PDF
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 1950-01-01 to 2000-12-31
Spatial Bounding Box Coordinates
N: 72.0
S: 18.0
E: -66.0
W: 172.0
Spatial Coverage Map
General Documentation
Associated Resources
  • NCEI Climate Monitoring
    • NCEI Climate Monitoring
      NCEI continuously monitors the climate. The NCEI Climate Monitoring Group provides more in-depth analysis and up-to-date information about the climate from their web page.
Publication Dates
    No administrative dates available
Data Presentation Form Digital image
Hardcopy image - image archived in analog format
Dataset Progress Status Complete - production of the data has been completed
Data Update Frequency Not planned
Supplemental Information
There are currently 30 summaries available: C-1 Weather Records in Private Litigation (Jul 1999), C-2 Local Climatological Data (Jun 1979), C-3 Wind Chill - Thermal Comfort Indices (Nov 1981), C-4 Climate and Relocation, C-5 Temperature and Precipitation Extremes in the US (Nov 1988), C-6 Hourly Observations and Summary of the Day Data/Surface-Land (May 1977), C-7 Marine Weather Observations (Sep 1993), C-8 Winds Aloft Computation Sheet - Winds Aloft Summary Form (Feb 1978), C-9 Upper Air Observations - Summary of Constant Pressure (Jun 1981), C-10 Radar Weather Observations (Oct 1996), C-11 Cooperative Observers Climatological Observations (Sep 1994), C-12 Wind Direction vs Speed Tabulations (Jun 1979), C-13 Ceiling Visibility Wind Tabulations (Jun 1978), C-14 Heating and Cooling Degree Days (Mar 1982), C-15 Index of Original Surface Weather Records, C-16 Environmental Satellite Data and Information (Jul 1997), C-17 Climatography of the U.S. Publication Series (Oct 1983), C-18 Solar Radiation Data (Jun 1980), C-19 Heat Stress - Thermal Comfort Indices (Oct 1980), C-20 Winter Indoor Comfort (Nov 1981), C-21 Annual Average Climatic Maps of the U.S. (Sep 1983), C-22 Selected Climatological Publications (Nov 1993), C-23 Climatic Normals 1961 - 1990 (Jun 1992), C-24 Historical Climatology Series (Jan 1987), C-25 Service Records Retention System (Mar 1984), C-26 Climatography of the United States No. 20 (CLIM-20) (Apr 1985), C-27 Climatic Normals 1951 - 1980 (Mar 1988), C-28 Climatography of the United States No. 84 - Daily Normals (CLIM-84) (Jun 1992), C-29 Climate Change Issues (Sep 1997), C-30 NOAA Wind Profiler Demonstration Network (Jan 1993).
Purpose The series is intended to help customers understand and use specific types of climatic data. Although originally produced as paper manuals, all editions and publications are available in digital format.
Dataset Citation
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Cited Authors
  • DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCDC > National Climatic Data Center, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
Originators
  • 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
  • Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Phenomena
  • Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Pressure
  • Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Radiation
  • Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Temperature
  • Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Water Vapor
  • Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Winds
  • Earth Science > Atmosphere > Clouds
  • Earth Science > Atmosphere > Precipitation
  • Earth Science > Oceans > Ocean Temperature
  • Earth Science > Oceans > Ocean Waves
  • Earth Science > Oceans > Ocean Winds
  • Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Temperature > Atmospheric Temperature Indices > Heating Degree Days
  • Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Temperature > Atmospheric Temperature Indices > Cooling Degree Days
Global Climate Observing System (GCOS) Essential Climate Variables (ECVs)
  • Atmospheric - Surface - Air Temperature
  • Atmospheric - Surface - Precipitation
Data Center keywords Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Data Center Keywords
  • DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCDC > National Climatic Data Center, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
  • DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCEI > National Centers for Environmental Information, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
Place keywords Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Location Keywords
  • Continent > North America > United States Of America
Stratum keywords Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Location Keywords
  • Vertical Location > Land Surface
Keywords
  • Metadata_Not_Published
Use Constraints
  • Cite this dataset when used as a source.
  • 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
Lineage Statement Limited in-house scanning activities and partnerships with other NOAA line offices and international weather services have contributed to the broad and global nature of digitally imaged records available from the archive.
Processor
  • NCDC Climate Data Modernization Program
Processing Steps
  • Scanned as JPG, TIF, or PDF
    Rationale: To digitize collection in order to make available online.
Processing Environment Paper forms captured digitally using various types of scanning equipment. All forms were scanned using a minimum of 300 dpi (standard archive quality).
Source Datasets
  • NCEI WebARTIS - EIS
    • NCEI WebARTIS - EIS
      Search WebARTIS--collection EIS --for more detail about available data in the physical archives.
    • Description of Source: EIS Publications were scanned digitally from the NCEI Analog Archives. (Available upon request).
Lineage information for: repository
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.
Last Modified: 2018-11-05
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