Reference System Information
Identification Information
Distribution Information
Data Quality Information
Data Quality Information
Metadata Maintenance Information
Metadata:
File identifier:
gov.noaa.ncdc:C00366
Language:
eng; USA
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Character set code:
utf8
Hierarchy level:
Scope code:
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Organisation name:
NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
Contact info:
Contact:
Address:
Address:
Electronic mail address:
ncei.info@noaa.gov
Online Resource:
Online Resource:
Linkage:
URL:
https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/contact
Name:
NCEI Contact Information
Description:
Information for contacts at NCEI.
Function:
Online function code:
information
Role:
Role code:
pointOfContact
Date stamp:
2023-06-23
Metadata standard name:
ISO 19115-2 Geographic Information - Metadata - Part 2: Extensions for Imagery and Gridded Data
Metadata standard version:
ISO 19115-2:2009(E)
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Reference system info:
Reference system:
Reference system identifier:
RS Identifier:
Authority:
Citation:
Title:
EPSG Geodetic Parameter Dataset Registry
Date:
Date:
Date:
2008-11-12
Date type:
Date type code:
publication
Cited responsible party:
Responsible party:
Organisation name:
International Association of Oil and Gas Producers (OGP) Geomatics Committee
Contact info:
Contact:
Online Resource:
Online Resource:
Linkage:
URL:
http://www.epsg-registry.org/
Application profile:
Data Search Application
Name:
EPSG Geodetic Parameter Dataset Registry Application
Description:
Interface to the EPSG Geodetic Parameter Dataset Registry
Function:
Online function code:
search
Role:
Role code:
custodian
Cited responsible party:
Responsible party:
Organisation name:
International Association of Oil and Gas Producers (OGP) Geomatics Committee
Contact info:
Contact:
Online Resource:
Online Resource:
Linkage:
URL:
http://www.epsg-registry.org/export.htm?gml=urn:ogc:def:crs:EPSG::4326
Application profile:
Download
Name:
Coordinate Reference System data in GML
Description:
Coordinate Reference System data in GML
Function:
Online function code:
download
Role:
Role code:
custodian
Code:
urn:ogc:def:crs:EPSG::4326
Version:
Unknown
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Identification info:
Data identification:
Citation:
Citation:
Title:
United States Climate Reference Network (USCRN) Processed Data (Version Superseded)
Alternate title:
USCRN Database
Date:
Date:
Date:
2013-06-19
Date type:
Date type code:
publication
Edition:
Identifier:
Identifier:
Authority:
missing
Code:
NCEI DSI 3286_02
Identifier:
Identifier:
Authority:
missing
Code:
gov.noaa.ncdc:C00366
Cited responsible party:
Responsible party:
Organisation name:
DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCEI > National Centers for Environmental Information, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department
of Commerce
Role:
Role code:
publisher
Cited responsible party:
Responsible party:
Organisation name:
missing
Contact info:
Contact:
Online Resource:
Online Resource:
Linkage:
URL:
https://doi.org/10.7289/V5MS3QR9
Application profile:
Web Browser
Name:
United States Climate Reference Network (USCRN) Processed Data from the Version 2 USCRN Database
Description:
**Current version** Follow the link to use the most recent release of the dataset.
Function:
Online function code:
information
Role:
missing
Cited responsible party:
Responsible party:
Organisation name:
missing
Contact info:
Contact:
Online Resource:
Online Resource:
Linkage:
URL:
https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/crn/
Protocol:
HTTPS
Application profile:
Information
Name:
U.S. Climate Reference Network (USCRN) Main Page
Description:
USCRN Main Page with links to further information about the USCRN Network
Function:
Online function code:
information
Role:
missing
Presentation form:
Presentation form code:
tableDigital
Abstract:
**Please note, this dataset has been superseded by a newer version (see below). Users should not use this
version except in rare cases (e.g., when reproducing previous studies that used this version).** USCRN
"Processed" Data (labeled as "uscrn-processed"): are interpreted values and derived geophysical parameters
with other quality indicators processed from raw data (both Datalogger files and/or Raw Data from GOES and
NOAAPort) by the USCRN Team. Climate variable types include air temperature, precipitation, soil moisture,
soil temperature, surface temperature, wetness, global solar radiation, relative humidity, and wind at 1.5 m
above the ground. Many additional engineering variables are also available. These data have been decoded,
quality-flagged, and processed into level 1 hourly data (the only applied quality control is rounding some
values as they enter the database), and includes additional calculated values such as precipitation
(5-minute and hourly), hourly maximum temperature, hourly minimum temperature, average temperature (5-minute
and hourly), soil moisture (volumetric water content, 5-minute values at the 5 cm depth and and hourly
values at all depths) for all dielectric values in range, layer average soil moisture (5 minute and hourly),
and layer average soil temperature (5 minute and hourly). It is the general practice of USCRN to not
calculate derived variables if the input data to these calculations are flagged. These data records are
versioned based on the processing methods and algorithms used for the derivations (versions are noted within
the data netCDF file), and data are updated when the higher quality raw data become available from stations'
datalogger storage (Datalogger Files).
Purpose:
USCRN's primary goal is to provide future long-term homogeneous observations of temperature and precipitation
that can be coupled to long-term historical observations for the detection and attribution of present and
future climate change. Each station location is carefully selected to capture the representative climate
regions of the nation. Data from the USCRN/USRCRN will be used in operational climate monitoring activities
and for placing current climate anomalies into an historical perspective. These files are in an easy-to-use
standard format that will ensure users from many different backgrounds will be able to use the data for
research or climate understanding.
Credit:
Status:
Progress code:
superseded
Point of contact:
Responsible party:
Organisation name:
NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
Position name:
Customer Engagement Branch
Contact info:
Contact:
Phone:
Telephone:
Voice:
1-828-271-4800
Facsimile:
1-828-271-4876
Address:
Address:
Delivery point:
151 Patton Avenue
Delivery point:
Veach-Baley Federal Building, Room 468
City:
Asheville
Administrative area:
NC
Postal code:
28801-5001
Country:
USA
Electronic mail address:
ncei.orders@noaa.gov
Online Resource:
Online Resource:
Linkage:
URL:
https://www.ncei.noaa.gov
Protocol:
HTTPS
Application profile:
Web Browser
Name:
NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)
Description:
NCEI home page with information, data access and contact information.
Function:
Online function code:
information
Hours of service:
8:00 - 6:00 Eastern
Role:
Role code:
pointOfContact
Point of contact:
Responsible party:
Individual name:
Michael Palecki
Organisation name:
DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCDC > National Climatic Data Center, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
Position name:
NCDC USCRN Science Project Manager
Contact info:
Contact:
Phone:
Telephone:
Voice:
+1 828-271-4340
Facsimile:
Address:
Address:
Delivery point:
City:
Administrative area:
Postal code:
Country:
Electronic mail address:
michael.palecki@noaa.gov
Contact instructions:
Role:
Role code:
principalInvestigator
Resource maintenance:
Maintenance information:
Maintenance and update frequency:
Maintenance frequency code:
notPlanned
Graphic overview:
BrowseGraphic:
File name:
https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/pub/data/metadata/images/uscrn-site-image.png
File description:
Station Picture
File type:
PNG
Descriptive keywords:
Keywords:
Keyword:
Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Temperature > Surface Temperature > Air Temperature
Keyword:
Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Temperature > Surface Temperature > Maximum/Minimum Temperature
Keyword:
Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Temperature > Surface Temperature
Keyword:
Earth Science > Atmosphere > Precipitation > Precipitation Amount
Keyword:
Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Water Vapor > Water Vapor Indicators > Humidity
Keyword:
Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Winds > Surface Winds
Keyword:
Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Radiation > Solar Radiation
Keyword:
Earth Science > Land Surface > Surface Thermal Properties > Skin Temperature
Keyword:
Earth Science > Land Surface > Soils > Soil Moisture/Water Content
Keyword:
Earth Science > Land Surface > Soils > Soil Temperature
Type:
Keyword type code:
theme
Thesaurus name:
Citation:
Title:
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Science Keywords
Date:
Date:
Date:
2018
Date type:
Date type code:
revision
Edition:
Version 8.6
Cited responsible party:
Responsible party:
Organisation name:
Global Change Data Center, Science and Exploration Directorate, Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC)
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Contact info:
Contact:
Online Resource:
Online Resource:
Linkage:
URL:
https://earthdata.nasa.gov/about/gcmd/global-change-master-directory-gcmd-keywords
Protocol:
HTTPS
Application profile:
Web Browser
Name:
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Keywords
Description:
The information provided on this page seeks to define how the GCMD Keywords are
structured, used and accessed. It also provides information on how users can participate
in the further development of the keywords.
Function:
Online function code:
information
Role:
Role code:
publisher
Descriptive keywords:
Keywords:
Keyword:
Atmospheric - Surface - Air Temperature
Keyword:
Atmospheric - Surface - Wind Speed And Direction
Keyword:
Atmospheric - Surface - Precipitation
Keyword:
Atmospheric - Surface - Surface Radiation Budget
Keyword:
Atmospheric - Surface - Water Vapour
Keyword:
Terrestrial - Soil Moisture
Type:
Keyword type code:
theme
Thesaurus name:
Citation:
Title:
Global Climate Observing System (GCOS) Essential Climate Variables (ECVs)
Date:
Date:
Date:
2017
Date type:
Date type code:
publication
Edition:
Release 2017
Cited responsible party:
Responsible party:
Organisation name:
World Meteorological Organization, United Nations
Contact info:
Contact:
Online Resource:
Online Resource:
Linkage:
URL:
https://public.wmo.int/en/programmes/global-climate-observing-system/essential-climate-variables
Protocol:
HTTP
Application profile:
Information
Name:
GCOS Essential Climate Variables
Description:
Overview of the GCOS Essential Climate Variables.
Function:
Online function code:
information
Role:
Role code:
custodian
Descriptive keywords:
Keywords:
Keyword:
Geographic Region > Polar
Keyword:
Geographic Region > Mid-Latitude
Keyword:
Continent > North America
Keyword:
Continent > North America > United States Of America
Keyword:
Continent > North America > United States Of America > Hawaii
Keyword:
Continent > North America > United States Of America > Alaska
Type:
Keyword type code:
place
Thesaurus name:
Citation:
Title:
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Location Keywords
Date:
Date:
Date:
2018
Date type:
Date type code:
revision
Edition:
Version 8.6
Cited responsible party:
Responsible party:
Organisation name:
Global Change Data Center, Science and Exploration Directorate, Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC)
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Contact info:
Contact:
Online Resource:
Online Resource:
Linkage:
URL:
https://earthdata.nasa.gov/about/gcmd/global-change-master-directory-gcmd-keywords
Protocol:
HTTPS
Application profile:
Web Browser
Name:
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Keywords
Description:
The information provided on this page seeks to define how the GCMD Keywords are
structured, used and accessed. It also provides information on how users can participate
in the further development of the keywords.
Function:
Online function code:
information
Role:
Role code:
publisher
Descriptive keywords:
Keywords:
Keyword:
Vertical Location > Land Surface
Keyword:
Vertical Location > Boundary Layer
Type:
Keyword type code:
stratum
Thesaurus name:
Citation:
Title:
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Location Keywords
Date:
Date:
Date:
2018
Date type:
Date type code:
revision
Edition:
Version 8.6
Cited responsible party:
Responsible party:
Organisation name:
Global Change Data Center, Science and Exploration Directorate, Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC)
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Contact info:
Contact:
Online Resource:
Online Resource:
Linkage:
URL:
https://earthdata.nasa.gov/about/gcmd/global-change-master-directory-gcmd-keywords
Protocol:
HTTPS
Application profile:
Web Browser
Name:
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Keywords
Description:
The information provided on this page seeks to define how the GCMD Keywords are
structured, used and accessed. It also provides information on how users can participate
in the further development of the keywords.
Function:
Online function code:
information
Role:
Role code:
publisher
Descriptive keywords:
Keywords:
Keyword:
Anemometers
Keyword:
PYRANOMETERS
Keyword:
FAN-ASPIRATED RADIATION SHIELD
Keyword:
Rain Gauges
Keyword:
SOIL TEMPERATURE PROBE
Keyword:
SOIL MOISTURE PROBE
Keyword:
TEMPERATURE SENSORS
Keyword:
HUMIDITY SENSORS
Keyword:
Thermometers
Type:
Keyword type code:
instrument
Thesaurus name:
Citation:
Title:
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Instrument Keywords
Date:
Date:
Date:
2018
Date type:
Date type code:
revision
Edition:
Version 8.6
Cited responsible party:
Responsible party:
Organisation name:
Global Change Data Center, Science and Exploration Directorate, Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC)
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Contact info:
Contact:
Online Resource:
Online Resource:
Linkage:
URL:
https://earthdata.nasa.gov/about/gcmd/global-change-master-directory-gcmd-keywords
Protocol:
HTTPS
Application profile:
Web Browser
Name:
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Keywords
Description:
The information provided on this page seeks to define how the GCMD Keywords are
structured, used and accessed. It also provides information on how users can participate
in the further development of the keywords.
Function:
Online function code:
information
Role:
Role code:
publisher
Descriptive keywords:
Keywords:
Keyword:
WEATHER STATIONS
Type:
Keyword type code:
platform
Thesaurus name:
Citation:
Title:
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Platform Keywords
Date:
Date:
Date:
2018
Date type:
Date type code:
revision
Edition:
Version 8.6
Cited responsible party:
Responsible party:
Organisation name:
Global Change Data Center, Science and Exploration Directorate, Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC)
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Contact info:
Contact:
Online Resource:
Online Resource:
Linkage:
URL:
https://earthdata.nasa.gov/about/gcmd/global-change-master-directory-gcmd-keywords
Protocol:
HTTPS
Application profile:
Web Browser
Name:
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Keywords
Description:
The information provided on this page seeks to define how the GCMD Keywords are
structured, used and accessed. It also provides information on how users can participate
in the further development of the keywords.
Function:
Online function code:
information
Role:
Role code:
publisher
Descriptive keywords:
Keywords:
Keyword:
250 km - < 500 km or approximately 2.5 degrees - < 5.0 degrees
Keyword:
1 meter - < 30 meters
Type:
Keyword type code:
dataResolution
Thesaurus name:
Citation:
Title:
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Horizontal Data Resolution Keywords
Date:
Date:
Date:
2018
Date type:
Date type code:
revision
Edition:
Version 8.6
Cited responsible party:
Responsible party:
Organisation name:
Global Change Data Center, Science and Exploration Directorate, Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC)
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Contact info:
Contact:
Online Resource:
Online Resource:
Linkage:
URL:
https://earthdata.nasa.gov/about/gcmd/global-change-master-directory-gcmd-keywords
Protocol:
HTTPS
Application profile:
Web Browser
Name:
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Keywords
Description:
The information provided on this page seeks to define how the GCMD Keywords are
structured, used and accessed. It also provides information on how users can participate
in the further development of the keywords.
Function:
Online function code:
information
Role:
Role code:
publisher
Descriptive keywords:
Keywords:
Keyword:
< 1 meter
Keyword:
1 meter - < 10 meters
Type:
Keyword type code:
dataResolution
Thesaurus name:
Citation:
Title:
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Vertical Data Resolution Keywords
Date:
Date:
Date:
2018
Date type:
Date type code:
revision
Edition:
Version 8.6
Cited responsible party:
Responsible party:
Organisation name:
Global Change Data Center, Science and Exploration Directorate, Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC)
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Contact info:
Contact:
Online Resource:
Online Resource:
Linkage:
URL:
https://earthdata.nasa.gov/about/gcmd/global-change-master-directory-gcmd-keywords
Protocol:
HTTPS
Application profile:
Web Browser
Name:
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Keywords
Description:
The information provided on this page seeks to define how the GCMD Keywords are
structured, used and accessed. It also provides information on how users can participate
in the further development of the keywords.
Function:
Online function code:
information
Role:
Role code:
publisher
Descriptive keywords:
Keywords:
Keyword:
DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCDC > National Climatic Data Center, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
Keyword:
DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCEI > National Centers for Environmental Information, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of
Commerce
Type:
Keyword type code:
dataCentre
Thesaurus name:
Citation:
Title:
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Data Center Keywords
Date:
Date:
Date:
2018
Date type:
Date type code:
revision
Edition:
Version 8.6
Cited responsible party:
Responsible party:
Organisation name:
Global Change Data Center, Science and Exploration Directorate, Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC)
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Contact info:
Contact:
Online Resource:
Online Resource:
Linkage:
URL:
https://earthdata.nasa.gov/about/gcmd/global-change-master-directory-gcmd-keywords
Protocol:
HTTPS
Application profile:
Web Browser
Name:
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Keywords
Description:
The information provided on this page seeks to define how the GCMD Keywords are
structured, used and accessed. It also provides information on how users can participate
in the further development of the keywords.
Function:
Online function code:
information
Role:
Role code:
publisher
Descriptive keywords:
Keywords:
Keyword:
U.S. Climate Reference Network > USCRN
Type:
Keyword type code:
project
Thesaurus name:
Citation:
Title:
Keyword Thesaurus Title
Date:
missing
Resource constraints:
Constraints:
Use limitation:
USCRN Program requests that users of USCRN data reference the following journal articles when sourcing the
data in publications: Diamond, H.J., T.R. Karl, M.A. Palecki, C.B. Baker, J.E. Bell, R.D. Leeper, D.R.
Easterling, J.H. Lawrimore, T.P. Meyers, M.R. Helfert, G. Goodge, and P.W. Thorne, 2013: U.S. Climate
Reference Network after one decade of operations: status and assessment. Accepted for publication in
Bull. Amer. Meteor. Soc., doi: 10.1175/BAMS-D-12-00170. Or, if emphasizing soil moisture/temperature
data: Bell, J.E., M.A. Palecki, C.B. Baker, W.G. Collins, J.H. Lawrimore, R.D. Leeper, M.E. Hall, J.
Kochendorfer, T.P. Meyers, T. Wilson, and H.J. Diamond. 2013: U.S. Climate Reference Network Soil
Moisture and Temperature Observations. J. Hydrometeorol., doi: 10.1175/JHM-D-12-0146.1
Resource constraints:
Legal constraints:
Use constraints:
Restriction code:
otherRestrictions
Other constraints:
**Please note, this dataset has been superseded by a newer version (see below). Users should not use this
version except in rare cases (e.g., when reproducing previous studies that used this version).**
Resource constraints: title: Distribution Liability
Legal constraints: uuid: dadd4ac3-2b9f-4db5-8603-71285b94c3d7
Access constraints:
Restriction code:
otherRestrictions
Other 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.
Resource constraints: title: Use Liability
Legal constraints: uuid: e8163b1b-fb5a-4f4e-8d5c-ed06da10e21b
Use constraints:
Restriction code:
otherRestrictions
Other 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.
Aggregation Info:
AggregateInformation:
Aggregate Data Set Name:
Citation:
Title:
USCRN Funtional Requirements Document
Date:
Date:
Date:
2007-07-13
Date type:
Date type code:
publication
Edition:
Revision 1
Cited responsible party:
Responsible party:
Organisation name:
DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCDC > National Climatic Data Center, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
Role:
Role code:
originator
Cited responsible party:
Responsible party:
Organisation name:
missing
Contact info:
Contact:
Online Resource:
Online Resource:
Linkage:
URL:
https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/pub/data/uscrn/documentation/program/X040_d0.pdf
Role:
missing
Aggregate Data Set Identifier:
Identifier:
Code:
NOAA-CRN/OSD-2003-0009R1U
Association Type:
Association type code:
source
Initiative Type:
Initiative type code:
collection
Aggregation Info:
AggregateInformation:
Aggregate Data Set Name:
Citation:
Title:
USCRN/USRCRN Ingest Functional Specification
Date:
Date:
Date:
2013-05-15
Date type:
Date type code:
publication
Edition:
Cited responsible party:
Responsible party:
Organisation name:
DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCDC > National Climatic Data Center, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
Role:
Role code:
originator
Cited responsible party:
Responsible party:
Organisation name:
missing
Contact info:
Contact:
Online Resource:
Online Resource:
Linkage:
URL:
https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/pub/data/uscrn/documentation/program/CRN_Ingest_Functional_Spec.pdf
Role:
missing
Aggregate Data Set Identifier:
missing
Association Type:
Association type code:
source
Initiative Type:
Initiative type code:
userGuide
Aggregation Info:
AggregateInformation:
Aggregate Data Set Name:
Citation:
Title:
United States Climate Reference Network (USCRN) Processed Data from the Version 2 USCRN Database
Date:
Date:
Date:
2013-05-15
Date type:
Date type code:
publication
Edition:
Cited responsible party:
Responsible party:
Organisation name:
DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCDC > National Climatic Data Center, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
Role:
Role code:
originator
Cited responsible party:
Responsible party:
Organisation name:
missing
Contact info:
Contact:
Online Resource:
Online Resource:
Linkage:
URL:
https://doi.org/10.7289/V5MS3QR9
Application profile:
Web Browser
Name:
United States Climate Reference Network (USCRN) Processed Data from the Version 2 USCRN
Database
Description:
**Current version** Follow the link to use the most recent release of the dataset.
Function:
Online function code:
information
Role:
missing
Aggregate Data Set Identifier:
missing
Association Type:
Association type code:
source
Initiative Type:
Initiative type code:
userGuide
Spatial representation type:
Spatial representation type code:
textTable
Spatial resolution:
Resolution:
Distance:
uom: http://standards.iso.org/ittf/PubliclyAvailableStandards/ISO_19139_Schemas/resources/uom/ML_gmxUom.xml#m 265000
Language:
eng; USA
Topic category:
Topic category code:
climatologyMeteorologyAtmosphere
Environment description:
LRGSClient collects raw data. CRNingest then reads the raw data, applies QC flags, determines priority,
calculates elements, writes data to the database. A number of scripts and programs read data from the
database, create YAML files for the Station Monitoring and Reporting Tool, ISD format files for the
Integrated Surface Dataset, and text files for transmission through the NOAA Gateway and ftp access for
customers. All specifics are documented and software are in Subversion.
Extent:
Extent:
Description:
Geographic element:
Geographic bounding box:
Extent type code:
1
West bound longitude:
172.0
East bound longitude:
-65.0
South bound latitude:
18.0
North bound latitude:
72.0
Temporal element:
Temporal extent:
Extent:
Time period:
Description:
ground condition
Begin date:
2000-11-15
End date:
now
Supplemental Information:
Return To Index
Distribution info:
Distribution:
Distributor:
Distributor:
Distributor contact: title: NCEI (distributor)
Responsible party: uuid: 440b3ac2-64a5-46e2-9846-38305718b644
Organisation name:
NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
Contact info:
Contact:
Address:
Address:
Electronic mail address:
ncei.info@noaa.gov
Online Resource:
Online Resource:
Linkage:
URL:
https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/contact
Name:
NCEI Contact Information
Description:
Information for contacts at NCEI.
Function:
Online function code:
information
Role:
Role code:
distributor
Distribution Order Process:
Standard order process:
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.
Ordering instructions:
Contact NCEI for other distribution options and instructions.
Distributor format:
Format:
Name:
XML
Version:
missing
Distributor format:
Format:
Name:
netCDF-3
Version:
missing
File decompression technique:
Recommend NetCDF software such as NCDC Weather and Climate Toolkit.
Distributor transfer options:
Digital transfer options:
Online:
Online Resource:
Linkage:
URL:
https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/metadata/geoportal/rest/metadata/item/gov.noaa.ncdc:C00366/html
Protocol:
HTTPS
Application profile:
Landing Page
Name:
NCEI Dataset Landing Page
Description:
Landing page for the dataset.
Function:
Online function code:
information
Distributor transfer options:
Digital transfer options:
Transfer size:
1
Online:
Online Resource:
Linkage:
URL:
https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/customer-support
Protocol:
HTTPS
Application profile:
Web Browser
Name:
User Engagement Services Branch Contact Information
Description:
Contact NCEI's User Engagement and Services Branch for information on how to acquire this
datasetContact NCDC's Customer Engagement Branch for information on how to acquire this dataset
Function:
Online function code:
order
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Data quality info:
Data quality:
Scope:
Scope:
Hierarchy level:
Scope code:
dataset
Extent: xlink: #boundingExtent
Report:
Quantitative attribute accuracy:
Name of measure:
Measure of Quantitative Attribute Accuracy
Evaluation method description:
All climate observations are subjected to a range check, to assure that the values fall within a required
range.
Result:
missing
Report:
Completeness omission:
Name of measure:
Measure of Completeness Omission
Evaluation method description:
Values calculated from raw data are omitted if the input raw data are missing or flagged.
Result:
missing
Report:
Format consistency:
Name of measure:
Measure of Data Format Consistency
Evaluation method description:
If an input record is not in its correct format, the record is not ingested.
Result:
missing
Report:
Topological consistency:
Name of measure:
Measure of Topological Consistency
Evaluation method description:
Surface air temperature is measured in triplicate, and pairwise comparisons require agreement; if not
within range the individual values are flagged and not used to calculate temperature.
Result:
missing
Report:
Thematic classification correctness:
Name of measure:
Measure of Thematic Classification Correctness
Evaluation method description:
Soil sensors can be on a bad sensor list, and the data type (moisture or temperature) is flagged
automatically if on the list.
Result:
missing
Lineage:
Lineage:
Statement:
These data produced by the USCRN Program in situ, stored locally on data loggers, and transmitted in
near-real-time through the GOES DCS to NCDC through several alternate routes using commercial satellite
relay and/or the internet. The USCRN Program at NCDC is the primary source of the raw data, performs
QA/QC functions, and prepares the data for archive and distribution.
Process step:
Process Step:
Description:
See documentation for more information.
Rationale:
Date and time:
missing
Processor:
Responsible party:
Organisation name:
missing
Role:
Role code:
processor
Source: xlink: sd001
Source: xlink: sd002
Processing Information:
missing
Source:
Source:
Description:
Data from remote stations transmitted via Satellite feed and/or Internet
Source citation:
Citation:
Title:
United States Climate Reference Network (USCRN) Raw Data
Date:
missing
Edition:
Identifier:
Identifier:
Code:
gov.noaa.ncdc:C00309
Cited responsible party:
Responsible party:
Organisation name:
DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCDC > National Climatic Data Center, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
Role:
Role code:
originator
Source extent:
Extent:
Temporal element:
Temporal extent:
Extent:
Time period:
Begin date:
2000-11-15
End date:
now
Source step: xlink: ps001
Source:
Source:
Description:
Data from remote stations downloaded directly from the station onto storage device
Source citation:
Citation:
Title:
United States Climate Reference Network (USCRN) Raw Observations from Datalogger
Date:
missing
Edition:
Identifier:
Identifier:
Code:
gov.noaa.ncdc:C00327
Cited responsible party:
Responsible party:
Organisation name:
DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCDC > National Climatic Data Center, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
Role:
Role code:
originator
Source extent:
Extent:
Temporal element:
Temporal extent:
Extent:
Time period:
Begin date:
2000-11-15
End date:
now
Source step: xlink: ps001
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Data quality info:
Data quality:
Scope:
Scope:
Hierarchy level:
Scope code:
repository
Level description:
Scope description:
Other:
NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
Lineage:
Lineage:
Process step:
Process Step:
Description:
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.
Date and time:
2015-04-22T00:00:00
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Metadata maintenance:
Maintenance information:
Maintenance and update frequency:
Maintenance frequency code:
asNeeded
Maintenance note:
Bulk metadata change applied on 2023-06-23. See version control repository history for metadata change details.
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