NCDC feed of Global Telecommunication System (GTS) marine observations in International Maritime Meteorological Archive (IMMA) Format
The data contained here are surface marine observations from many different sources via the NCDC Global Telecommunication System (GTS) Marine in International Maritime Meteorological Archive (IMMA) format. The observations are obtained exclusively via the NCDC GTS stream and derives primarily from ships (merchant, ocean research, fishing, navy, etc.) and moored and drifting buoys. Each report contains individual observations of meteorological and oceanographic variables, such as sea surface and air temperatures, winds, pressure, humidity, wet bulb, dew point, ocean waves and cloudiness. NCDC takes the various observations and converts the GTS data to a standard IMMA format. This allows the observations to be used in a cohesive standard for input to larger datasets, such as the International Comprehensive Ocean-Atmosphere Data Set (ICOADS) Near-Real-Time (NRT) product. The dataset will be produced and archived monthly. Spatial coverage is global and the current period of record for these files will begin in January 2008 to the most current month. The data will be formated to the most current IMMA standard in ASCII file format.
Cite this dataset when used as a source.
- NCEI DSI 1177_01
- gov.noaa.ncdc:C00871
| Distribution Formats |
|
| Ordering Instructions |
Contact NCEI for other distribution options and instructions. |
| Distributor |
NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
ncei.info@noaa.gov
|
| Dataset Point of Contact |
Customer Engagement Branch
DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCEI > National Centers for Environmental Information, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
+1 828-271-4800
ncdc.metadata@noaa.gov
|
| Time Period |
2008-01-01 to Present |
| Spatial Bounding Box Coordinates |
West: -180.0
East: 180.0
South: -90.0
North: 90.0
|
| Spatial Coverage Map |
|
| Publication Dates |
|
| Data Presentation Form |
Digital table - digital representation of facts or figures systematically displayed, especially in columns
|
| Dataset Progress Status |
Under development - data is currently in the process of being created |
| Data Update Frequency |
Monthly |
| Purpose |
The archival of important marine observations in an easy to use long-term format. |
| 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
- 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 > Air Quality > Visibility
- Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Pressure > Atmospheric Pressure Measurements
- Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Temperature > Surface Temperature
- Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Water Vapor > Water Vapor Indicators > Humidity
- Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Winds > Surface Winds
- Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Pressure > Pressure Tendency
- Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Pressure > Sea Level Pressure
- Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Temperature > Dew Point Temperature
- Earth Science > Atmosphere > Clouds > Cloud Properties > Cloud Amount/Frequency
- Earth Science > Atmosphere > Clouds > Cloud Properties > Cloud Ceiling
- Earth Science > Atmosphere > Clouds > Cloud Properties > Cloud Types
- Earth Science > Atmosphere > Clouds > Cloud Properties > Cloud Height
- Earth Science > Atmosphere > Precipitation > Precipitation Amount
- 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 > Precipitation > Solid Precipitation > Hail
- Earth Science > Oceans > Ocean Temperature > Sea Surface Temperature
- Earth Science > Oceans > Ocean Pressure > Sea Level Pressure
- Earth Science > Oceans > Ocean Waves > Wave Speed/Direction
- Earth Science > Oceans > Ocean Waves > Wave Period
- Earth Science > Oceans > Ocean Waves > Wave Height
- Earth Science > Oceans > Ocean Waves > Swells
- Earth Science > Oceans > Sea Ice > Sea Ice Concentration
- Earth Science > Oceans > Sea Ice > Ice Edges
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Science Keywords
- Earth Science > In Situ Ocean-Based Platforms > Buoys
- Earth Science > In Situ Ocean-Based Platforms > Ocean Platform/Ocean Stations > C-Man > Coastal Marine Network
- Earth Science > In Situ Ocean-Based Platforms > Ocean Platform/Ocean Stations
- Earth Science > In Situ Ocean-Based Platforms > Ocean Platform/Ocean Stations > Ocean Weather Stations
- Earth Science > In Situ Ocean-Based Platforms > Ships
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Science Keywords
- Earth Science > Anemometers
- Earth Science > Bathythermographs
- Earth Science > Barometers
- Earth Science > Hygrometers
- Earth Science > Drifting Buoys
- Earth Science > Hygrometers
- Earth Science > Psychrometers
- Earth Science > Wet Bulb Thermometers
- Earth Science > Thermometers
- Earth Science > Visual Observations
- Earth Science > Wind Vanes
- Earth Science > Temperature Sensors
|
| 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
- Vertical Location > Troposphere
- Vertical Location > Sea Surface
|
| 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.
|
| Lineage information for: repository |
|---|
| 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
- >BATHYTHERMOGRAPHS
- >BAROMETERS
- >HYGROMETERS
- >RAIN GAUGES
- >PSYCHROMETERS
- >WET BULB THERMOMETERS
- >THERMOMETERS
- >VISUAL OBSERVATIONS
- >WIND VANES
- >TEMPERATURE SENSORS
- >ANEMOMETERS
- >BAROMETERS
- >HYGROMETERS
- >RAIN GAUGES
- >THERMOMETERS
- >WIND VANES
- >TEMPERATURE SENSORS
- >DRIFTING BUOYS
|
| Platform |
|
| Operation |
- ICOADS > International Comprehensive Ocean Atmosphere Data Set
- COADS > Comprehensive Ocean Atmosphere Data Set
|
Last Modified: 2023-06-23
For questions about the information on this page, please email:
ncei.info@noaa.gov
