gov.noaa.ncdc:C00185
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NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
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2023-09-08
ISO 19115-2 Geographic Information - Metadata - Part 2: Extensions for Imagery and Gridded Data
ISO 19115-2:2009(E)
Surface Prognostic Charts
1947-08
publication
NCEI Physical Archive Collection: PROGSF
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DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCEI > National Centers for Environmental Information, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
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DOC/NOAA/NWS > National Weather Service, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
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DOC/NOAA/NWS > National Weather Service, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
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Surface Prognostic Charts are historical surface prognostic (forecast) charts created by the United States Weather Bureau. They include fronts, isobars, cloud, and precipitation areas. There are two separate charts: one is a four-panel 12- and 24-hour, in which the upper two panels are devoted to low-level significant weather; the other, a two-panel 36- and 48-hour with discussion. The discussion is limited to about 260 abbreviated words. Because of the space limitation, it may contain different kinds of information on one example of the chart than on another; but the following information is always included: a. Date/time of the initial data, b. Extent of numerical guidance available, c. Each weather system with significant developments, d. The "how" and "why" of any modification of numerical guidance, e. Revisions of previous forecasts, if needed, f. Clarification of any abrupt changes in continuity. The discussion was written and signed by the forecaster who made the forecast. 12 and 24-hour surface prognoses (0600z and 1800z initial data) were prepared in conjunction with the 30-hour surface forecast and had a four-panel format, in which the upper two panels were devoted to low-level significant weather. The 12 and 24-hour charts were prepared 4 times daily from 00z, 06z, 12z, and 18z initial data. The 36 and 48-hour prognoses with forecast discussions were prepared twice daily from 00z and 12z initial data. These charts cover the conterminous United States, southern Canada, and northern Mexico and have a scale of 1:26.7 million. Charts were produced between 1947 and 1966.
Historic forecast charts can be used to provide validation in future model studies to ensure greater accuracy in forecasting.
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Earth Science > Climate Indicators > Atmospheric/Ocean Indicators > Extreme Weather
Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Pressure
Earth Science > Atmosphere > Clouds
Earth Science > Atmosphere > Precipitation
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Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Science Keywords
2018
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Version 8.6
Global Change Data Center, Science and Exploration Directorate, Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
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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.
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Atmospheric - Upper-air - Cloud Properties
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Global Climate Observing System (GCOS) Essential Climate Variables (ECVs)
2017
publication
Release 2017
World Meteorological Organization, United Nations
https://public.wmo.int/en/programmes/global-climate-observing-system/essential-climate-variables
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GCOS Essential Climate Variables
Overview of the GCOS Essential Climate Variables.
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Continent > North America > United States Of America
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Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Location Keywords
2018
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Version 8.6
Global Change Data Center, Science and Exploration Directorate, Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
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Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Keywords
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.
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Vertical Location > Land Surface
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Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Location Keywords
2018
revision
Version 8.6
Global Change Data Center, Science and Exploration Directorate, Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
https://earthdata.nasa.gov/about/gcmd/global-change-master-directory-gcmd-keywords
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Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Keywords
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.
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Fixed Observation Stations
WEATHER STATIONS
platform
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Platform Keywords
2018
revision
Version 8.6
Global Change Data Center, Science and Exploration Directorate, Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
https://earthdata.nasa.gov/about/gcmd/global-change-master-directory-gcmd-keywords
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Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Keywords
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.
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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
dataCentre
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Data Center Keywords
2018
revision
Version 8.6
Global Change Data Center, Science and Exploration Directorate, Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
https://earthdata.nasa.gov/about/gcmd/global-change-master-directory-gcmd-keywords
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Web Browser
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Keywords
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.
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1966-03-31
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Charts were created by forecasters from the United States Weather Bureau.
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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.
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Bulk metadata change applied on 2023-06-23. See version control repository history for metadata change details.
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