gov.noaa.ncdc:C00634
eng; USA
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dataset
NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
ncei.info@noaa.gov
https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/contact
NCEI Contact Information
Information for contacts at NCEI.
information
pointOfContact
2023-07-11
ISO 19115-2 Geographic Information - Metadata - Part 2: Extensions for Imagery and Gridded Data
ISO 19115-2:2009(E)
Global Forecast System (GFS) [0.5 Deg.]
2006-02-01
publication
NCEI DSI 6182
gov.noaa.ncdc:C00634
DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCEI > National Centers for Environmental Information, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
publisher
DOC/NOAA/NWS/NCEP/EMC > Environmental Modeling Center, National Centers for Environmental Prediction, National Weather Service, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
http://www.emc.ncep.noaa.gov/index.php?branch=GFS
Web Browser
EMC GFS Web Site
Web site providing overview and technical documentation for the GFS.
information
originator
DOC/NOAA/NWS/NCEP/EMC > Environmental Modeling Center, National Centers for Environmental Prediction, National Weather Service, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
http://www.emc.ncep.noaa.gov/index.php?branch=GFS
Web Browser
EMC GFS Web Site
Web site providing overview and technical documentation for the GFS.
information
author
DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCEI > National Centers for Environmental Information, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/data-access/model-data/model-datasets/global-forcast-system-gfs
HTTPS
Information
NCEI GFS Web Site
Web site providing description and access links for the GFS.
information
distributor
modelDigital
The Global Forecast System (GFS) is a weather forecast model produced by the National Centers for Environmental Prediction (NCEP). Dozens of atmospheric and land-soil variables are available through this dataset, from temperatures, winds, and precipitation to soil moisture and atmospheric ozone concentration. The entire globe is covered by the GFS at a base horizontal resolution of 18 miles (28 kilometers) between grid points, which is used by the operational forecasters who predict weather out to 16 days in the future. Horizontal resolution drops to 44 miles (70 kilometers) between grid point for forecasts between one week and two weeks. The GFS model is a coupled model, composed of four separate models (an atmosphere model, an ocean model, a land/soil model, and a sea ice model), which work together to provide an accurate picture of weather conditions. Changes are regularly made to the GFS model to improve its performance and forecast accuracy. This dataset is run four times daily at 00z, 06z, 12z and 18z out to 192 hours with a 0.5 degree horizontal resolution and a 3 hour temporal resolution.
To provide mesoscale guidance to public and private sector meteorologists.
onGoing
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Web Browser
NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)
NCEI home page with information, data access and contact information.
information
8:00 - 6:00 Eastern
pointOfContact
DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCEI > National Centers for Environmental Information, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
nomads.ncdc@noaa.gov
pointOfContact
daily
Earth Science > Atmosphere > Altitude > Geopotential Height
Earth Science > Atmosphere > Altitude > Planetary Boundary Layer Height
Earth Science > Atmosphere > Altitude > Tropopause
Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Pressure > Atmospheric Pressure Measurements
Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Pressure > Pressure Thickness
Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Pressure > Sea Level Pressure
Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Pressure > Surface Pressure
Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Pressure > Land Cover
Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Pressure > Soil Moisture/Water Content
Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Pressure > Soil Temperature
Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Pressure > Sea Surface Temperature
Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Radiation > Albedo
Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Radiation > Incoming Solar Radiation
Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Radiation > Longwave Radiation
Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Radiation > Outgoing Longwave Radiation
Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Radiation > Shortwave Radiation
Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Radiation > Solar Radiation
Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Temperature > Surface Temperature > Air Temperature
Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Temperature > Atmospheric Stability
Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Temperature > Boundary Layer Temperature
Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Temperature > Dew Point Temperature
Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Temperature > Surface Temperature > Potential Temperature
Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Temperature > Surface Temperature > Skin Temperature
Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Temperature > Surface Temperature
Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Temperature > Upper Air Temperature
Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Water Vapor > Water Vapor Indicators > Dew Point Temperature
Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Water Vapor > Water Vapor Processes > Evaporation
Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Water Vapor > Water Vapor Indicators > Humidity
Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Water Vapor > Water Vapor Indicators > Total Precipitable Water
Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Water Vapor > Water Vapor
Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Water Vapor > Water Vapor Profiles
Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Winds > Boundary Layer Winds
Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Winds > Wind Dynamics > Convection
Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Winds > Surface Winds
Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Winds > Upper Level Winds
Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Winds > Wind Dynamics > Vertical Wind Velocity/Speed
Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Winds > Wind Dynamics > Vorticity
Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Winds > Wind Profiles
Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Winds > Wind Dynamics > Wind Shear
Earth Science > Atmosphere > Precipitation > Liquid Precipitation > Rain > Freezing Rain
Earth Science > Atmosphere > Precipitation > Precipitation Amount
Earth Science > Atmosphere > Precipitation > Precipitation Rate
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 > Terrestrial Hydrosphere > Snow/Ice > Albedo
Earth Science > Terrestrial Hydrosphere > Snow/Ice > Snow Cover
Earth Science > Terrestrial Hydrosphere > Snow/Ice > Snow Depth
Earth Science > Oceans > Sea Ice > Sea Ice Concentration
Earth Science > Land Surface > Surface Radiative Properties > Albedo
Earth Science > Land Surface > Land Use/Land Cover > Land Use/Land Cover Classification > Vegetation Index
Earth Science > Land Surface > Soils > Soil Moisture/Water Content
Earth Science > Land Surface > Soils > Soil Temperature
Earth Science > Oceans > Ocean Temperature > Sea Surface Temperature
theme
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Science 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
HTTPS
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.
information
publisher
Geographic Region > Global
place
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
HTTPS
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.
information
publisher
Vertical Location > Boundary Layer
Vertical Location > Land Surface
Vertical Location > Sea Surface
Vertical Location > Troposphere
Vertical Location > Stratosphere
stratum
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
HTTPS
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.
information
publisher
NOMADS > The NOAA Operational Model Archive and Distribution System
project
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Project 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
HTTPS
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.
information
publisher
50 km - < 100 km or approximately .5 degree - < 1 degree
dataResolution
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Horizontal Data Resolution 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
HTTPS
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.
information
publisher
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
HTTPS
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.
information
publisher
grid
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climatologyMeteorologyAtmosphere
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180.0
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90.0
ground condition
2006-02-01
NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
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NCEI Contact Information
Information for contacts at NCEI.
information
distributor
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.
Contact NCEI for other distribution options and instructions.
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GRIB 2
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http://www.nco.ncep.noaa.gov/pmb/docs/grib2/
GRIB 2
2
http://www.nco.ncep.noaa.gov/pmb/docs/grib2/
GRIB 2
2
http://www.nco.ncep.noaa.gov/pmb/docs/grib2/
https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/metadata/geoportal/rest/metadata/item/gov.noaa.ncdc:C00634/html
HTTPS
Landing Page
NCEI Dataset Landing Page
Landing page for the dataset.
information
https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/products/weather-climate-models/global-forecast
HTTPS
Information
NCEI Product Information Page
Description of the data and related resources.
information
https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/data/global-forecast-system/access/grid-004-0.5-degree/
HTTPS
Download
NCEI Direct Download (Dataset Files)
Direct download for the dataset.
download
https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/thredds/catalog/model/gfs.html
HTTPS
THREDDS
NCEI THREDDS
THREDDS Data Server (TDS) for the dataset.
download
https://registry.opendata.aws/noaa-gfs-bdp-pds/
HTTPS
Information
Registry of Open Data on AWS
Information on AWS data access.
information
repository
NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
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.
2015-04-22T00:00:00
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Bulk metadata change applied on 2023-06-23. See version control repository history for metadata change details.