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Global Marine Surface Observations from Ocean Surface Vessels

The Primary source of data used to produce these files were from vessels of the following cooperatives: Cuba, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany (Federal Republic of Germany), Iceland, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Tunisia, United Kingdom, U.S.S.R., Yugoslavia, Canada and the United States. Other countries were added later. The purpose of these cooperative ships were to take Meteorological Observations. Each station (ship) established was specially equipped and staffed for carrying out Surface and Upper-Air Meteorological observations and for providing other services such as making Oceangraphic and other scientific observations and rendering safety services to other ships and aircraft. The meteorological surface parameters are temperature, clouds, humidity, precipitation, pressure, storms, visibility, and winds. Oceangraphic observations in the main consist of bathythermograph observations and sonic depth soundings.

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Dataset Identifiers

NCEI DSI 1160

ISO 19115-2 Metadata

gov.noaa.ncdc:C00273

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Distribution Formats	ASCII XML
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Distributor	NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.info@noaa.gov
Dataset Point of Contact	Customer Engagement Branch NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information 1-828-271-4800 ncei.orders@noaa.gov

Time Period	1940-01-01 to 1952-12-31
Spatial Bounding Box Coordinates	West: -180.000000 East: 180.000000 South: -90.000000 North: 90.000000
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Dataset Information	NOAA National Data Center (NNDC) Climate Data Online (download) More information and pricing for this dataset
General Documentation	NCEI Dataset Landing Page Landing page for the dataset.

Publication Dates	publication: unknown
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
Data Update Frequency	As needed
Purpose	To make a wide range of climatic data available to researchers and the public.

Cited Authors	User Engagement and Services Branch DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCDC > National Climatic Data Center, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
Originators	User Engagement and Services Branch DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCDC > National Climatic Data Center, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
Publishers	DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCEI > National Centers for Environmental Information, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce

Theme keywords	Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Science Keywords Earth Science > Atmosphere > Altitude > Geopotential Height Earth Science > Atmosphere > Altitude > Barometric Altitude Earth Science > Atmosphere > Altitude > Planetary Boundary Layer Height Earth Science > Atmosphere > Altitude > Tropopause Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Pressure > Planetary Boundary Layer Height Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Pressure > Pressure Thickness Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Pressure > Surface Pressure Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Pressure > Atmospheric Pressure Measurements Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Temperature > Surface Temperature > Air Temperature Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Temperature > Surface Temperature Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Temperature > Boundary Layer Temperature Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Temperature > Upper Air Temperature > Vertical Profiles > Inversion Height Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Temperature > Upper Air Temperature Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Temperature > Atmospheric Stability Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Temperature > Dew Point Temperature Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Winds > Upper Level Winds Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Winds > Surface Winds Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Winds > Wind Profiles Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Winds > Upper Level Winds > Flight Level Winds Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Winds > Boundary Layer Winds Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Water Vapor > Water Vapor Indicators > Humidity Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Water Vapor > Water Vapor Profiles Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Water Vapor > Water Vapor Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Water Vapor > Water Vapor Indicators > Dew Point Temperature Earth Science > Oceans > Bathymetry/Seafloor Topography > Bathymetry Earth Science > Oceans > Bathymetry/Seafloor Topography > Seafloor Topography Earth Science > Oceans > Bathymetry/Seafloor Topography > Water Depth Earth Science > Oceans > Coastal Processes > Sea Surface Height Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Pressure > Sea Level Pressure Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Temperature > Surface Temperature > Air Temperature Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Temperature > Surface Temperature Earth Science > Atmosphere > Clouds > Cloud Properties > Cloud Frequency Earth Science > Atmosphere > Clouds > Cloud Properties > Cloud Ceiling Earth Science > Atmosphere > Clouds > Cloud Properties > Cloud Height Earth Science > Atmosphere > Clouds > Cloud Types Earth Science > Oceans > Ocean Temperature > Sea Surface Temperature Earth Science > Oceans > Ocean Temperature > Water Temperature Earth Science > Oceans > Ocean Winds > Surface Winds Earth Science > Atmosphere > Air Quality > Visibility Earth Science > Atmosphere > Aerosols > Dust/Ash/Smoke Earth Science > Atmosphere > Weather Events > Fog Earth Science > Atmosphere > Weather Events > Lightning Earth Science > Atmosphere > Weather Events > Rain Storms Earth Science > Atmosphere > Precipitation > Solid Precipitation > Hail Earth Science > Atmosphere > Precipitation > Liquid Precipitation > Rain Earth Science > Atmosphere > Precipitation > Solid Precipitation > Ice Pellets > Sleet Earth Science > Atmosphere > Precipitation > Solid Precipitation > Snow Earth Science > Oceans > Marine Sediments > Turbidity Earth Science > Oceans > Marine Sediments > Suspended Solids Earth Science > Oceans > Ocean Waves > Sea State Earth Science > Oceans > Ocean Waves > Significant Wave Height Earth Science > Oceans > Ocean Waves > Swells Earth Science > Oceans > Ocean Waves > Tsunamis Earth Science > Oceans > Ocean Waves > Wave Height Earth Science > Oceans > Ocean Waves > Wave Period Earth Science > Oceans > Ocean Waves > Wave Speed/Direction Earth Science > Oceans > Sea Ice > Ice Edges Earth Science > Oceans > Sea Ice > Ice Extent Earth Science > Oceans > Sea Ice > Icebergs
Data Center keywords	Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Data Center Keywords DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCEI > National Centers for Environmental Information, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCDC > National Climatic Data Center, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
Place keywords	Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Location Keywords Geographic Region > Global Ocean
Stratum keywords	Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Location Keywords Sea Surface Boundary Layer Vertical Location > Troposphere Vertical Location > Stratosphere

Use 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.
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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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.

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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.

Acquisition Information (collection)
Instrument	> ANEMOMETERS > BAROMETERS > RAIN GAUGES > PSYCHROMETERS > THERMOMETERS > VISUAL OBSERVATIONS > WIND VANES > TEMPERATURE SENSORS > WAVE HEIGHT GAUGES > RADIOSONDES > RAWINSONDES STD > Salinity, Temperature, Depth SONAR > Sound Navigation and Ranging > BATHYTHERMOGRAPHS
Platform	SHIPS RADIOSONDES BALLOONS

Last Modified: 2023-06-23
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Global Marine Surface Observations from Ocean Surface Vessels

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