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A spatially comprehensive, hydrologic model-based dataset for Mexico, the U.S., and southern Canada, 1950-2013

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A data set of simulated hydrologic fluxes and states from the Variable Infiltration Capacity (VIC) model, gridded to a 1/16 degree (~6km) resolution that spans the entire country of Mexico, the conterminous U.S. (CONUS), and regions of Canada south of 53 degrees N for the period 1950-2013. Because of the consistent gridding methodology, the current product reduces transboundary discontinuities making it suitable for estimating large-scale hydrologic phenomena.
  • Cite as: Livneh, Ben; Bohn, Theodore J.; Pierce, David W.; Muñoz-Arriola, Francisco; Nijssen, Bart; Vose, Russell; Cayan, Daniel R.; Brekke, Levi (2015). A spatially comprehensive, hydrologic model-based dataset for Mexico, the U.S., and southern Canada, 1950-2013. [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://doi.org/10.7289/v5qz27zg. Accessed [date].
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Distributor NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
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Dataset Point of Contact NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
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Time Period 1950-01-01 to 2013-12-31
Spatial Bounding Box Coordinates
West: -125
East: -67
South: 14.66
North: 53
Spatial Coverage Map
General Documentation
Associated Resources
  • Livneh, Ben; Bohn, Theodore J.; Pierce, David W.; Muñoz-Arriola, Francisco; Nijssen, Bart; Vose, Russell; Cayan, Daniel R.; Brekke, Levi (2015). A spatially comprehensive, meteorological data set for Mexico, the U.S., and southern Canada (NCEI Accession 0129374). NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://doi.org/10.7289/v5x34vf6.
  • Livneh, B., Bohn, T. J., Pierce, D. W., Munoz-Arriola, F., Nijssen, B., Vose, R., Cayan, D. R., & Brekke, L. (2015). A spatially comprehensive, hydrometeorological data set for Mexico, the U.S., and Southern Canada 1950–2013. Scientific Data, 2(1). https://doi.org/10.1038/sdata.2015.42
Publication Dates
  • publication: 2015-12-08
  • revision: 2016-01-18
  • creation: 2015-06-10
Data Presentation Form Digital table - digital representation of facts or figures systematically displayed, especially in columns
Dataset Progress Status Complete - production of the data has been completed
Historical archive - data has been stored in an offline storage facility
Data Update Frequency As needed
Purpose This dataset is available to the public for a wide variety of uses including scientific research and analysis.
Use Limitations
  • accessLevel: Public
  • 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.
Dataset Citation
  • Cite as: Livneh, Ben; Bohn, Theodore J.; Pierce, David W.; Muñoz-Arriola, Francisco; Nijssen, Bart; Vose, Russell; Cayan, Daniel R.; Brekke, Levi (2015). A spatially comprehensive, hydrologic model-based dataset for Mexico, the U.S., and southern Canada, 1950-2013. [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://doi.org/10.7289/v5qz27zg. Accessed [date].
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Theme keywords NODC DATA TYPES THESAURUS NODC OBSERVATION TYPES THESAURUS WMO_CategoryCode
  • oceanography
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Science Keywords Provider Keywords
  • Baseflow
  • Canopy Moisture
  • Canopy Water
  • Ground Heat Flux
  • Latent Heat Flux
  • Net Downwelling Radiation
  • Net Heat Flux into Ground
  • Net Radiation
  • Net Upward Latent Heat Flux
  • Net Upward Sensible Heat Flux
  • PET for current vegetation
  • PET for long reference crop (alfalfa)
  • PET for short reference crop (grass)
  • Potential Evapotranspiration
  • Sensible Heat Flux
  • Snow Water Equivalent
  • Soil Moisture
  • Surface Runoff
  • Time axis
  • Total Evapotranspiration
  • VIC land surface model
  • generic
  • latitude
  • longitude
Data Center keywords NODC COLLECTING INSTITUTION NAMES THESAURUS NODC SUBMITTING INSTITUTION NAMES THESAURUS Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Data Center Keywords
Place keywords Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Location Keywords
Keywords NCEI ACCESSION NUMBER
Keywords Send2NCEI Submission Package ID
  • CR8E67
Use Constraints
  • Cite as: Livneh, Ben; Bohn, Theodore J.; Pierce, David W.; Muñoz-Arriola, Francisco; Nijssen, Bart; Vose, Russell; Cayan, Daniel R.; Brekke, Levi (2015). A spatially comprehensive, hydrologic model-based dataset for Mexico, the U.S., and southern Canada, 1950-2013. [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://doi.org/10.7289/v5qz27zg. Accessed [date].
Access 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.
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  • In most cases, electronic downloads of the data are free. However, fees may apply for custom orders, data certifications, copies of analog materials, and data distribution on physical media.
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