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International Comprehensive Ocean-Atmosphere Data Set (ICOADS) Near-Real-Time (NRT) - Daily, Release 3.0.2

ICOADS NRT R3.0.2 Daily

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The International Comprehensive Ocean-Atmosphere Data Set (ICOADS) is the world's most extensive surface marine meteorological data collection. Building on national and international partnerships, ICOADS provides a variety of user communities with easy access to many different data sources in a consistent format. Data sources range from early historical ship observations to more modern, automated measurement systems including moored buoys and surface drifters. Past versions of the ICOADS dataset have been published as monthly files while holding a daily version of the product for internal use only. NCEI has since developed a reformatted daily product of the dataset that now aligns with the monthly, ready for public use. The objective of this initiative is to sustain the quality and usability of this high-profile ICOADS product for stakeholders that have requested the need for an expanded product. ICOADS R3.0.2 Daily is now developed and released.
  • Cite as: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information; National Center for Atmospheric Research, University Corporation for Atmospheric Research; National Oceanography Centre, United Kingdom; Met Office, United Kingdom; Deutscher Wetterdienst, Germany; Center for Ocean-Atmospheric Prediction Studies, Florida State University. 2023: International Comprehensive Ocean-Atmosphere Data Set (ICOADS) Near-Real-Time (NRT) - Daily, Release 3.0.2. [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. https://doi.org/10.25921/TBD. Accessed [date].
  • NCEI DSI 2073_01
  • gov.noaa.ncdc:C01687
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DistributorNOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
ncei.info@noaa.gov
Dataset Point of Contact Customer Service
DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCEI > National Centers for Environmental Information, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
+1 301-713-3277
NODC.Services@noaa.gov
Time Period2023-03-24 to Present
Spatial Bounding Box Coordinates
N: 90.0
S: -90.0
E: 180.0
W: -180.0
Spatial Coverage Map
General Documentation
Associated Resources
Publication Dates
  • publication: 2023-05-15
EditionRelease 3.0.2 (R3.0.2)
Dataset Progress StatusOngoing - data is continually being updated
Data Update Frequency Daily
PurposeThe data are intended to be used for global surface analysis, global ocean climate analysis and reanalysis, and analyzing air-sea interactions.
Dataset Citation
  • Cite as: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information; National Center for Atmospheric Research, University Corporation for Atmospheric Research; National Oceanography Centre, United Kingdom; Met Office, United Kingdom; Deutscher Wetterdienst, Germany; Center for Ocean-Atmospheric Prediction Studies, Florida State University. 2023: International Comprehensive Ocean-Atmosphere Data Set (ICOADS) Near-Real-Time (NRT) - Daily, Release 3.0.2. [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. https://doi.org/10.25921/TBD. Accessed [date].
Cited Authors
  • NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
  • National Center for Atmospheric Research, University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
  • National Oceanography Centre, United Kingdom
  • Met Office, United Kingdom
  • Deutscher Wetterdienst, Germany
  • Center for Ocean-Atmospheric Prediction Studies, Florida State University
Publishers
  • NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
Theme keywordsGlobal Change Master Directory (GCMD) Science Keywords
  • Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Temperature
  • Earth Science > Oceans > Ocean Temperature > Sea Surface Temperature
  • Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Pressure
  • Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Winds
  • Earth Science > Oceans > Ocean Waves > Wind Waves
  • Earth Science > Oceans > Ocean Waves > Swells
  • Earth Science > Atmosphere > Air Quality > Visibility
  • Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Water Vapor > Water Vapor Indicators > Humidity
  • Earth Science > Atmosphere > Clouds
  • Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Temperature > Surface Temperature > Dew Point Temperature
  • Earth Science > Cryosphere > Sea Ice
  • Earth Science > Oceans > Salinity/Density
  • Earth Science > Oceans > Ocean Chemistry > Dissolved Gases
  • Earth Science > Oceans > Ocean Chemistry > Phosphate
  • Earth Science > Oceans > Ocean Chemistry > Silicate
  • Earth Science > Oceans > Ocean Chemistry > Nitrate
  • Earth Science > Oceans > Ocean Chemistry > Alkalinity
  • Earth Science > Oceans > Ocean Chemistry > Chlorophyll
  • Earth Science > Oceans > Ocean Chemistry > Carbon Dioxide
  • Earth Science > Oceans > Ocean Chemistry > Carbon
Global Climate Observing System (GCOS) Essential Climate Variables (ECVs)
  • Atmospheric - Surface - Air Pressure
  • Atmospheric - Surface - Air Temperature
  • Oceanic - Surface - Sea-surface Temperature
  • Oceanic - Surface - Sea-surface Salinity
  • Atmospheric - Surface - Wind Speed and Direction
  • Oceanic - Surface - Sea Ice
  • Oceanic - Surface - Sea State
  • Oceanic - Sub-surface - Sub-surface Nutrients (including phosphates, nitrates, silicates and silicic acids)
  • Oceanic - Surface - Carbon Dioxide Partial Pressure
  • Oceanic - Sub-surface - Sub-surface Oxygen
Data Center keywordsGlobal Change Master Directory (GCMD) Data Center Keywords
  • DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCEI > National Centers for Environmental Information, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
Platform keywordsGlobal Change Master Directory (GCMD) Platform Keywords
  • Buoys
  • MOORINGS
  • FLOATS
  • Ships
  • OCEAN PLATFORM/OCEAN STATIONS
Instrument keywordsGlobal Change Master Directory (GCMD) Instrument Keywords
  • Thermometers
  • Thermometers
  • Anemometers
  • Wind Vanes
  • Barometers
  • CTD > Conductivity, Temperature, Depth
  • XBT > Expendable Bathythermographs
  • Visual Observations
Place keywordsGlobal Change Master Directory (GCMD) Location Keywords
  • Geographic Region > Global Ocean
Project keywordsGlobal Change Master Directory (GCMD) Project Keywords
  • ICOADS > International Comprehensive Ocean Atmosphere Data Set
Data Resolution keywordsGlobal Change Master Directory (GCMD) Horizontal Data Resolution Keywords
  • Point Resolution
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Vertical Data Resolution Keywords
  • Point Resolution
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Temporal Data Resolution Keywords
  • 1 minute - < 1 hour
Stratum keywordsGlobal Change Master Directory (GCMD) Location Keywords
  • Vertical Location > Sea Surface
Use Constraints
  • Cite as: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information; National Center for Atmospheric Research, University Corporation for Atmospheric Research; National Oceanography Centre, United Kingdom; Met Office, United Kingdom; Deutscher Wetterdienst, Germany; Center for Ocean-Atmospheric Prediction Studies, Florida State University. 2023: International Comprehensive Ocean-Atmosphere Data Set (ICOADS) Near-Real-Time (NRT) - Daily, Release 3.0.2. [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. https://doi.org/10.25921/TBD. Accessed [date].
  • 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 custom orders, data certifications, copies of analog materials, and data distribution on physical media.
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Lineage StatementThe input data is from the NOAA National Weather Service Telecommunications Gateway (NWSTG)
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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.
Last Modified: 2023-09-14
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