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Surface METAR Monthly Airways Extract (MAE), 2014 Update

The Surface METAR Monthly Airways Extracts (MAE) is an unbroken series of weather observations beginning in September 1992 and ending in February 2008. In addition to a Summary of the Day, these updated files will also include hourly observations, weather duration, maximum short duration precipitation and daily remarks to further enrich the record. The MAE data files are reformatted according to the TD-6407 Documentation from two different source files, which will both be archived as sources: 1) From September 1992-June 1996 data is reprocessed from ASOS-only data (Automated Surface Observing System) FORTRAN direct access files. ASOS files are very similar to the MAE data but will require some reformatting to agree with DSI-6407 documentation. 2) From July 1996-February 2008, data is reprocessed from merged FORTRAN direct access files (index file included). This collection of FORTRAN files were originally created by merging Airways and METAR feeds via NWS GTS, digitized data from paper forms, MAPSO (Microcomputer Assisted Paperless Surface Observations), and ASOS (Automated Surface Observing System) data.
Cite this dataset when used as a source.
  • NCEI DSI 6407_02
  • gov.noaa.ncdc:C00677
gov.noaa.ncdc:C00677
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Distribution Formats
  • ASCII
    • File Specification:
    • File Compression: Data will be ingested with Integrated Surface Database. Review ISD Documentation for more information
Distributor Customer Engagement Branch
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Dataset custodian Jay Lawrimore
Ingest and Analysis Branch Chief
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Coverage Description
Time Period 1992-09-01 to 2008-02-29
Spatial Bounding Box Coordinates
West: 172.0
East: -65.0
South: 18.0
North: 72.0
Spatial Coverage Map
General Documentation
Associated Resources
Publication Dates
  • publication: 2014-06-01
Edition 2014 Update
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 Not planned
Purpose The 2014 Update extends and fills in gaps of the previous release of the MAE dataset. This data has been reprocessed to a better, more usable format for use within other NCDC climate products.
Publishers
  • 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
Theme keywords Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Science Keywords
  • Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Winds > Surface Winds
  • Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Winds > Wind Tendency
  • Earth Science > Atmosphere > Air Quality > Turbidity
  • Earth Science > Atmosphere > Air Quality > Visibility
  • Earth Science > Atmosphere > Air Quality > Snow Depth
  • Earth Science > Atmosphere > Air Quality > Snow Water Equivalent
  • Earth Science > Atmosphere > Clouds > Cloud Properties
  • Earth Science > Atmosphere > Clouds > Cloud Types
  • Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Temperature > Surface Temperature > Air Temperature
  • Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Temperature > Degree Days
  • Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Temperature > Dew Point Temperature
  • Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Temperature > Surface Temperature > Maximum/Minimum Temperature
  • Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Temperature > Temperature Anomalies
  • Earth Science > Atmosphere > Precipitation > Solid Precipitation > Hail
  • Earth Science > Atmosphere > Precipitation > Solid Precipitation > Snow
  • Earth Science > Atmosphere > Precipitation > Precipitation Amount
  • Earth Science > Atmosphere > Precipitation > Precipitation Anomalies
  • 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 > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Pressure > Atmospheric Pressure Measurements
  • Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Pressure > Pressure Tendency
  • Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Pressure > Sea Level Pressure
  • Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Pressure > Surface Pressure
  • Earth Science > Atmosphere > Altitude > Barometric Altitude
  • Earth Science > Atmosphere > Weather Events > Fog
  • Earth Science > Atmosphere > Weather Events > Lightning
  • Earth Science > Atmosphere > Weather Events > Rain Storms
  • Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Radiation > Sunshine
  • Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Water Vapor > Water Vapor Indicators > Dew Point Temperature
  • Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Water Vapor > Water Vapor Indicators > Humidity
  • Earth Science > Terrestrial Hydrosphere > Snow/Ice > Snow Depth
  • Earth Science > Terrestrial Hydrosphere > Snow/Ice > Snow Water Equivalent
Global Climate Observing System (GCOS) Essential Climate Variables (ECVs)
  • Atmospheric - Surface - Air Temperature
  • Atmospheric - Surface - Precipitation
  • Atmospheric - Surface - Pressure
  • Atmospheric - Surface - Water Vapour
  • Atmospheric - Surface - Wind Speed And Direction
Data Center keywords Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Data Center Keywords
  • 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
Platform keywords Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Platform Keywords
  • ASOS > Automated Surface Observing System
  • AWOS > Automated Weather Observing System
  • Meteorological Stations
Instrument keywords Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Instrument Keywords
  • Thermometers
  • Visual Observations
  • Wind Vanes
  • Altimeters
  • Anemometers
  • Thermometers
  • TURBIDITY METERS
  • CEILOMETERS
  • HYGROMETERS
  • Gust Probes
  • HUMIDITY SENSORS
  • PRESSURE SENSORS
  • Rain Gauges
  • Snow Measuring Rod
  • SUNSHINE RECORDERS
  • TEMPERATURE LOGGERS
Place keywords Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Location Keywords
  • Continent > North America > United States Of America
Data Resolution keywords Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Horizontal Data Resolution Keywords
  • Point Resolution
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Vertical Data Resolution Keywords
  • 1 meter - < 10 meters
Stratum keywords Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Location Keywords
  • Vertical Location > Land Surface
Keywords
  • Metadata_Not_Published
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 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.
Last Modified: 2020-10-27
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