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NUCAPS: NOAA Unique Combined Atmospheric Processing System Outgoing Longwave Radiation (OLR)

NUCAPS-OLR-NDE

Global images of OLR Flux ascending and descending. Image courtesy of NOAA OSPO.

This data set consists of Outgoing Longwave Radiation (OLR) from the NOAA Unique Combined Atmospheric Processing System (NUCAPS). NUCAPS was developed by the NOAA/NESDIS Center for Satellite Application and Research (STAR) and is produced operationally at the NOAA/NESDIS Office of Satellite and Product Operations (OSPO). The Cross-track Infrared Sounder (CrIS) onboard the Suomi National Polar-orbiting Partnership (S-NPP) satellite is a Fourier transform spectrometer with a total of 1,305 spectral channels covering the longwave IR (9.14 - 15.38 um), midwave IR (5.71 - 8.26 um) and shortwave IR (3.92 - 4.64 um) wavelengths. The Advanced Technology Microwave Sounder (ATMS) also onboard the S-NPP satellite is a cross-track scanner with 22 channels in spectral bands from 23 GHz through 183 GHz. Each product file encompasses one 32-second granule of data, corresponding to 4 scan lines of CrIS/ATMS data. The products are distributed in netCDF-4 file format with metadata attributes included.

Dataset Citation

Cite as: Liu, Quanhua, Wolf, Walter, Reale, Tony, Sharma, Awdhesh, and NOAA JPSS Program Office (2014): NUCAPS: NOAA Unique Combined Atmospheric Processing System Outgoing Longwave Radiation (OLR). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. doi:10.7289/V5RV0KRF. [access date].

Dataset Identifiers

doi:10.7289/V5RV0KRF
gov.noaa.ncdc:C00928
gov.noaa.class:JPSS_SND

ISO 19115-2 Metadata

gov.noaa.ncdc:C00928

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Download Data	NOAA CLASS FTP Server (download) Access and download data tar files by date and product for the previous 85 days. The directory structure is as follows, date(yyyymmdd)->instrument family->product.
Order Data	NOAA CLASS Data Search and Order (order) Search the data archive and submit an order for the dataset via the interface.
Distribution Formats	NetCDF (Version: 4)
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	DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCEI > National Centers for Environmental Information, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce ncei.sat.info@noaa.gov

Time Period	2014-04-07 to Present (time interval: 1-day)
Spatial Reference System	urn:ogc:def:crs:EPSG::4326
Spatial Bounding Box Coordinates	West: -180.0 East: 180.0 South: -90.0 North: 90.0
Spatial Coverage Map

General Documentation	NCEI Dataset Landing Page Landing page for the dataset. JPSS STAR NUCAPS Soundings Project Team Page STAR project landing page with documentation and contact information for the dataset.
Processing Documents	JPSS STAR Science Documents JPSS STAR Science Documents Includes the algorithm maturity review, configuration management, and algorithm documentation. OSPO NUCAPS Documentation OSPO NUCAPS Documentation Includes the ATBD, System Maintenance Manual, and External Users Manual.
Associated Resources	The NOAA Unique CrIS/ATMS Processing System (NUCAPS): First Light Retrieval Results. Conference paper presented March 2012 at International TOVS Working Group (ITWG) in Toulouse, France Gambacorta, A., Barnet, C., et al., (2012), The NOAA Unique CrIS/ATMS Processing System (NUCAPS): First Light Retrieval Results, In Proceedings of the ITWG Meeting, Toulouse, France.

Publication Dates	publication: 2014-04-07
Edition	Version 1.0
Data Presentation Form	Digital image
Dataset Progress Status	Ongoing - data is continually being updated
Data Update Frequency	Continual
Purpose	NUCAPS data could be used by the geophysical research and weather forecasting communities
Use Limitations	For a complete description of use limitations for this EDR, see the Algorithm Theoretical Basis Document (ATBD).

Dataset Citation	Cite as: Liu, Quanhua, Wolf, Walter, Reale, Tony, Sharma, Awdhesh, and NOAA JPSS Program Office (2014): NUCAPS: NOAA Unique Combined Atmospheric Processing System Outgoing Longwave Radiation (OLR). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. doi:10.7289/V5RV0KRF. [access date].
Cited Authors	NOAA JPSS Program Office Liu, Quanhua DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/STAR > Center for Satellite Applications and Research, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce Wolf, Walter DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/STAR > Center for Satellite Applications and Research, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce Reale, Tony DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/STAR > Center for Satellite Applications and Research, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce Sharma, Awdhesh DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/OSPO > Office of Satellite and Product Operations, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
Originators	NOAA JPSS Program Office
Principal Investigators	Liu, Quanhua DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/STAR > Center for Satellite Applications and Research, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce Wolf, Walter DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/STAR > Center for Satellite Applications and Research, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce Reale, Tony DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/STAR > Center for Satellite Applications and Research, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce Sharma, Awdhesh DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/OSPO > Office of Satellite and Product Operations, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
Publishers	NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information

Theme keywords	Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Science Keywords Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Radiation > Outgoing Longwave Radiation Global Climate Observing System (GCOS) Essential Climate Variables (ECVs) Atmospheric - Upper-air - Earth Radiation Budget
Data Center keywords	Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Data Center Keywords DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/STAR > Center for Satellite Applications and Research, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce 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 DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/OSPO > Office of Satellite and Product Operations, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
Platform keywords	Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Platform Keywords SUOMI-NPP > Suomi National Polar-orbiting Partnership
Instrument keywords	Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Instrument Keywords CRIS-NPP > Cross-track Infrared Sounder ATMS > Advanced Technology Microwave Sounder
Place keywords	Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Location Keywords Geographic Region > Global
Project keywords	Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Project Keywords NOAA OneStop Project JPSS > Joint Polar Satellite System NDE > NESDIS Data Exploitation
Data Resolution keywords	Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Temporal Data Resolution Keywords Daily - < Weekly Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Horizontal Data Resolution Keywords 10 km - < 50 km or approximately .09 degree - < .5 degree
Stratum keywords	Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Location Keywords Vertical Location > Troposphere

Use Constraints

Cite as: Liu, Quanhua, Wolf, Walter, Reale, Tony, Sharma, Awdhesh, and NOAA JPSS Program Office (2014): NUCAPS: NOAA Unique Combined Atmospheric Processing System Outgoing Longwave Radiation (OLR). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. doi:10.7289/V5RV0KRF. [access date].

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: dataset
Lineage Statement	The data were produced by the NOAA Office of Satellite and Product Operations (OSPO) NDE/PDA and are archived at the NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI).
Processor	DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/STAR > Center for Satellite Applications and Research, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/STAR > Center for Satellite Applications and Research, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/STAR > Center for Satellite Applications and Research, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/STAR > Center for Satellite Applications and Research, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
Processing Steps	For a complete description of the processing steps, see the Algorithm Theoretical Basis Document and Data Flow Diagram. 2016-10-18T00:00:00Z - The S-NPP NUCAPS OLR algorithm reached validated maturity. 2018-06-15T00:00:00Z - The NOAA-20 NUCAPS OLR algorithm reached beta maturity. The NOAA-20 NUCAPS OLR algorithm reached provisional maturity. The NOAA-20 NUCAPS OLR algorithm reached validated maturity.
Processing Documents	JPSS STAR Science Documents JPSS STAR Science Documents Includes the algorithm maturity review, configuration management, and algorithm documentation. OSPO NUCAPS Documentation OSPO NUCAPS Documentation Includes the ATBD, System Maintenance Manual, and External Users Manual.
Source Datasets	NOAA JPSS Cross-track Infrared Sounder (CrIS) Science Sensor Data Record (SDR) from IDPS Landing page for JPSS-CrIS-SDR Source dataset landing page with general information and access links for the dataset. Description of Source: Sensor Data Record (SDR) Temporal extent used: 2012-04-19 to Present Spatial extent used: N:90 S:-90 E:180 W:-180 NOAA JPSS Advanced Technology Microwave Sounder Sensor (ATMS) Sensor Data Record (SDR) from IDPS NCEI landing page for JPSS-ATMS-SDR Source dataset landing page with general information and access links for the dataset. Description of Source: Sensor Data Record (SDR) Temporal extent used: 2012-04-19 to Present Spatial extent used: N:90 S:-90 E:180 W:-180 NOAA JPSS Advanced Technology Microwave Sounder (ATMS) Temperature Data Record (TDR) from IDPS NCEI landing page for JPSS-ATMS-TDR Source dataset landing page with general information and access links for the dataset. Description of Source: Temperature Data Record (TDR) Temporal extent used: 2011-12-10 to Present Spatial extent used: N:90 S:-90 E:180 W:-180

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.

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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: 2023-06-23
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NUCAPS: NOAA Unique Combined Atmospheric Processing System Outgoing Longwave Radiation (OLR)

NUCAPS-OLR-NDE

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