Foreign Data Library
FDL
The Foreign Data Library consists of meteorological data from nations other than the United States. The data are on original observational forms, in publications, atlases, ships' logs, periodicals, charts, etc. Split almost evenly between paper and microfilm, , this data is collectively referred to as the Foreign Data Library. Types of data includes summaries, observations, overviews, and summaries of global climate. The vast majority of the records fall between the late 19th century and late 20th century. Details about many items in this collection are tracked by the NOAA Central Library in its catalog. Users are encouraged to check library resources for more information about the collection.
A subset of this collection has been digitized by the archive. The Archive contains digital photographs of foreign paper meteorological records from the 2000+ cubic foot collection of physical records. The images contain in-situ observations from all areas of the globe other than the United States. The primary focus at time of collection was temperature and precipitation information; many records also included pressure, cloud properties, dewpoint, wind, and sunshine. African observations were the initial geographic area of concentration in the imaging effort but have grown to include other continents and regions. The collection consists of weather observations that were taken almost exclusively between 1885 and 1980. The records are in various native languages.
A subset of this collection has been digitized by the archive. The Archive contains digital photographs of foreign paper meteorological records from the 2000+ cubic foot collection of physical records. The images contain in-situ observations from all areas of the globe other than the United States. The primary focus at time of collection was temperature and precipitation information; many records also included pressure, cloud properties, dewpoint, wind, and sunshine. African observations were the initial geographic area of concentration in the imaging effort but have grown to include other continents and regions. The collection consists of weather observations that were taken almost exclusively between 1885 and 1980. The records are in various native languages.
Dataset Citation
- Cite this dataset when used as a source.
Dataset Identifiers
- NCEI DSI 3962_01
- NCEI Physical Archive Collection: FDL
- gov.noaa.ncdc:C00846
ISO 19115-2 Metadata
gov.noaa.ncdc:C00846
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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 | 1820-01-01 to Present |
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East: 180.0
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North: 90.0
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Data Presentation Form | Digital image Hardcopy image - image archived in analog format |
Dataset Progress Status | Historical archive - data has been stored in an offline storage facility |
Data Update Frequency | Irregular |
Purpose | Inclusion of foreign data enables a complete global understanding of the earth climate system. |
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Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Data Center Keywords
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Lineage Statement | Over the decades, countries throughout the world have submitted climate-related summaries and data to the global World Data Centers. These publications and records were stored by the archive and catalogued for archive discovery as well as for inclusion in the NOAA Central Library catalog. In the early 2010s, NCEI embarked on an effort to digitized some of these records as well. |
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Last Modified: 2023-09-08
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