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Metadata:
File identifier:
gov.noaa.ncdc:C01627
Language:
eng; USA
Character set:
Character set code:
utf8
Hierarchy level:
Scope code:
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Metadata author: title: NCEI (pointOfContact)
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:
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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Identification info:
Data identification:
Citation:
Citation:
Title:
NOAA Profiler Network (NPN) Vertical Wind Profile Data
Alternate title:
NPN
Date:
Date:
Date:
2021-05-05
Date type:
Date type code:
publication
Identifier:
Identifier:
Code:
NCEI DSI 2053_01
Identifier:
Identifier:
Code:
gov.noaa.ncdc:C01627
Cited responsible party:
Responsible party:
Organisation name:
NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
Role:
Role code:
publisher
Cited responsible party:
Responsible party:
Organisation name:
NOAA Radar Operations Center
Role:
Role code:
author
Cited responsible party:
Responsible party:
Organisation name:
NOAA Radar Operations Center
Role:
Role code:
originator
Presentation form:
Presentation form code:
tableDigital
Abstract:
The NOAA Profiler Network (NPN) radars provide vertical profiles of horizontal wind speed and direction from
near the surface to above the tropopause. The system also generates data quality related statistics such as
signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) and spectrum width. There are three systems in Alaska (Talkeetna, Anchorage, and
Homer), with an additional testbed site in Norman, OK. The location and ICAO ID for the NOAA NPN sites are:
Norman, OK - ROCO2/KROC; Homer, AK - HWPA2/KHWP; Talkeetna, AK - TLKA2/KTLK; and Anchorage, AK - AWPA2/KAWP.
Each wind profiler unit uses preprogrammed operational modes to determine the speed and direction of the
wind at different heights directly above the unmanned radar site.
This dataset covers the newly refreshed NPN upper air wind data, beginning with 2020. A previous NPN project
covered 1991 - 2006 and is available in BUFR format for winds, moments, RASS, and surface file types.
Purpose:
Meteorologists at the NWS Alaska Region and the Aviation Weather Unit use the data, as well as global weather
models and weather researchers.
Status:
Progress code:
onGoing
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
Resource maintenance:
Maintenance information:
Maintenance and update frequency:
Maintenance frequency code:
daily
Graphic overview:
BrowseGraphic:
File name:
https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/pub/data/metadata/images/C01627.png
File description:
Wind Profiler Product (image courtesy of NWS)
File type:
PNG
Descriptive keywords:
Keywords:
Keyword:
Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Winds
Keyword:
Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Winds > Wind Profiles
Keyword:
Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Winds > Wind Dynamics > Vertical Wind Velocity/Speed
Keyword:
Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Winds > Upper Level Winds > Wind Speed/Wind Direction
Keyword:
Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Winds > Surface Winds > Wind Speed/Wind Direction
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:
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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:
Continent > North America > United States Of America > Alaska
Keyword:
Continent > North America > United States Of America
Keyword:
Continent > North America > United States Of America > Oklahoma
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
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Web Browser
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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:
WIND PROFILERS
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/NETWORKS
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:
DOC/NOAA/NWS > National Weather Service, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
Keyword:
DOC/NOAA/NWS/ROC > Radar Operations Center, NWS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
Keyword:
DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCEI > National Centers for Environmental Information, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of
Commerce
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dataCentre
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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
Resource constraints:
Legal constraints:
Use constraints:
Restriction code:
otherRestrictions
Other constraints:
Cite as: NOAA Radar Operations Center (2021): NOAA Profiler Network (NPN) Vertical Wind Profile Data.
[indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. NCEI DSI 2053_01. [access
date].
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Access constraints:
Restriction code:
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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:
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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:
Interface Control Document for the NOAA Profiler Network to Class 1 User
Date:
missing
Cited responsible party:
Responsible party:
Organisation name:
DOC/NOAA/NWS/ROC > Radar Operations Center, NWS, 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://www.roc.noaa.gov/WSR88D/PublicDocs/ENG/2620074%20NPN%20to%20Class%201%20User%20ICD%20Bld%204.0.pdf
Protocol:
HTTPS
Application profile:
Web Browser
Name:
Interface Control Document for the NOAA Profiler Network to Class 1 User
Description:
Interface Control Document for the NOAA Profiler Network to Class 1 User
Function:
Online function code:
information
Role:
missing
Association Type:
Association type code:
crossReference
Initiative Type:
Initiative type code:
userGuide
Aggregation Info:
AggregateInformation:
Aggregate Data Set Name:
Citation:
Title:
Radar Operations Center Wind Profiler Support
Date:
missing
Cited responsible party:
Responsible party:
Organisation name:
DOC/NOAA/NWS/ROC > Radar Operations Center, NWS, 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://www.roc.noaa.gov/WSR88D/Engineering/WindProfiler/WindProfiler.aspx
Protocol:
HTTPS
Application profile:
Web Browser
Name:
Radar Operations Center Wind Profiler Support
Description:
Webpage for the Radar Operations Center's NOAA Profiler Network
Function:
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information
Role:
missing
Association Type:
Association type code:
crossReference
Initiative Type:
Initiative type code:
program
Language:
eng; USA
Topic category:
Topic category code:
climatologyMeteorologyAtmosphere
Extent:
Extent:
Geographic element:
Geographic bounding box:
Extent type code:
1
West bound longitude:
-151.5
East bound longitude:
-97.4
South bound latitude:
35.2
North bound latitude:
62.3
Temporal element:
Temporal extent:
Extent:
Time period:
Description:
ground condition
Begin date:
2019-05-20
End date:
now
gml:timeInterval:
1
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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:
BUFR
Version:
missing
Distributor transfer options:
Digital transfer options:
Online:
Online Resource:
Linkage:
URL:
https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/metadata/geoportal/rest/metadata/item/gov.noaa.ncdc:C01627/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:
missing
Online:
Online Resource:
Linkage:
URL:
https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/data/noaa-profiler-network/archive/
Protocol:
HTTPS
Application profile:
Download
Name:
NCEI Direct Download
Description:
Direct download location for the data files by site in year-month directories.
Function:
Online function code:
download
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Data quality info:
Data quality:
Scope:
Scope:
Hierarchy level:
Scope code:
dataset
Extent: xlink: #boundingExtent
Lineage:
Lineage:
Statement:
The data were produced by the NWS Radar Operations Center and are archived at NOAA NCEI.
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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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