NOAA Climate Data Record (CDR) of Intersatellite Calibrated Clear-Sky High Resolution Infrared Radiation Sounder (HIRS) Channel 12 Brightness Temperature Version 3 (Version Superseded)
HIRS Ch12 Brightness Temperature
NOAA CDR HIRS Ch12 Brightness temperature
*Note: This dataset version has been superseded by a newer version. It is highly recommended that users access the current version. Users should only use this version for special cases, such as reproducing studies that used this version.* The High-Resolution Infrared Radiation Sounder (HIRS) of intersatellite calibrated channel 12 brightness temperature (TB) product is a gridded global monthly time series product spanning from 1979 to the most current full year, updated monthly. Among the twenty channels in the HIRS instrument, channel 12 measures upper tropospheric water vapor (UTWV). Multiple polar orbiting satellites in the NOAA Polar-orbiting Operational Environmental Satellite (POES) series and MetOp-A have carried HIRS instruments. Due to the independence in calibration of the individual HIRS instruments, biases exist between satellites. Examination of the intersatellite biases shows that the biases are scene brightness temperature dependent. These HIRS channel 12 measurements from the NOAA POES and MetOp-A are calibrated to a baseline satellite based on intersatellite bias correction data. The differences from the last version include that the dataset is now provided as monthly mean 2.5x2.5 degree latitude/longitude in netcdf format. This CDR is key to understanding water vapor feedback climatology and has been used to study long-term water vapor variability, to evaluate climate models, and to study large-scale atmospheric circulations.
- Cite as: Shi, Lei; Bates, John; and NOAA CDR Program (2016). NOAA Climate Data Record (CDR) of Intersatellite Calibrated Clear-Sky HIRS Channel 12 Brightness Temperature, Version 3.0. [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. DOI:10.7289/V5N58JC9 [access date].
Distribution Formats |
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Ordering Instructions |
Contact NCEI for other distribution options and instructions. |
Distributor |
NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.info@noaa.gov
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Dataset Point of Contact |
NOAA Climate Data Record Program Office DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCEI > National Centers for Environmental Information, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce +1 (828) 271-4800 hirs_ch12_contacts@noaa.gov
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Time Period |
1978-11-22 to 2021-01-01 |
Spatial Bounding Box Coordinates |
West: -180.0
East: 180.0
South: -90.0
North: 90.0
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Spatial Coverage Map |
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Dataset Information |
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General Documentation |
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Processing Documents |
- Source Code Package for HIR Ch12 TB CDR
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Source Code Package for HIR Ch12 TB CDR
The Source Code Package for HIRS CH12 TB CDR. This source code is for reference only. The source code is provided to maintain transparency of the algorithm and processes used in creating the Clima
- Data Flow Diagram for HIR Ch12 TB CDR
- Climate Algorithm Theoretical Basis Document (C-ATBD) for
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Associated Resources |
- NCEI Dataset Landing Page for the Current Version
- Data Stewardship Maturity Report for NOAA Climate Data Record (CDR) of Intersatellite Calibrated Clear-Sky High Resolution Infrared Radiation Sounder (HIRS) Channel 12 Brightness Temperature (TB), Version 3
- Data Stewardship Maturity Report for NOAA Climate Data Record (CDR) of Intersatellite Calibrated Clear-Sky High Resolution Infrared Radiation Sounder (HIRS) Channel 12 Brightness Temperature (TB), Version 3
- Three decades of intersatellite-calibrated High-Resolution Infrared Radiation Sounder upper tropospheric water vapor
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Publication Dates |
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Edition |
Version 3 |
Data Presentation Form |
Digital image
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Dataset Progress Status |
Complete - production of the data has been completed Historical archive - data has been stored in an offline storage facility Superseded - replaced by new |
Data Update Frequency |
Not planned |
Purpose |
This dataset provides advanced scientific researchers a high quality Climate Data Record (CDR) of upper tropospheric water vapor along with HIRS brightness temperatures that are suitable for long-term global studies and climate monitoring of upper tropospheric water vapor. These global observations play an important role in better modeling and understanding of tropical convection and its role in weather-climate connections from intraseasonal to interannual time scales. |
Use Limitations |
- *Note: This dataset version has been superseded by a newer version. It is highly recommended that users access the current version. Users should only use this version for special cases, such as reproducing studies that used this version.*
- The data are limited to clear-sky observations.
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Dataset Citation |
- Cite as: Shi, Lei; Bates, John; and NOAA CDR Program (2016). NOAA Climate Data Record (CDR) of Intersatellite Calibrated Clear-Sky HIRS Channel 12 Brightness Temperature, Version 3.0. [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. DOI:10.7289/V5N58JC9 [access date].
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Cited Authors |
- NOAA Climate Data Record Program Office
DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCDC > National Climatic Data Center, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
- NOAA Climate Data Record Program Office
DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCDC > National Climatic Data Center, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
- Shi, Lei
DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCEI > National Centers for Environmental Information, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
- Bates, John
DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCEI > National Centers for Environmental Information, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
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Originators |
- Shi, Lei
DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCEI > National Centers for Environmental Information, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
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Collaborators |
- NOAA Climate Data Record Program Office
DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCDC > National Climatic Data Center, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
- NOAA Climate Data Record Program Office
DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCDC > National Climatic Data Center, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
- Bates, John
DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCEI > National Centers for Environmental Information, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
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Publishers |
- DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCEI > National Centers for Environmental Information, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
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Theme keywords |
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Science Keywords- Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Water Vapor > Water Vapor
Global Climate Observing System (GCOS) Essential Climate Variables (ECVs)- Atmospheric - Upper-air - Upper-air Water Vapour
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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
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Platform keywords |
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Platform Keywords- Earth Observation Satellites > NOAA POES (Polar Orbiting Environmental Satellites) > NOAA POES > NOAA Polar Orbiting Environmental Satellites
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Instrument keywords |
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Instrument Keywords- Earth Remote Sensing Instruments > Passive Remote Sensing > Profilers/Sounders > HIRS > High Resolution Infrared Radiation Sounder
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Place keywords |
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Location Keywords- Vertical Location > Troposphere
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Project keywords |
Keyword Thesaurus Title- NOAA Climate Data Record (CDR) Program
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Project Keywords
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Stratum keywords |
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Location Keywords- Vertical Location > Troposphere
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Use Constraints |
- Cite as: Shi, Lei; Bates, John; and NOAA CDR Program (2016). NOAA Climate Data Record (CDR) of Intersatellite Calibrated Clear-Sky HIRS Channel 12 Brightness Temperature, Version 3.0. [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. DOI:10.7289/V5N58JC9 [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.
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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.
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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.
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Lineage information for: dataset |
Lineage Statement |
The data were produced and archived at the NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI). For more information, see associated processing documentation. |
Processor |
- DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCEI > National Centers for Environmental Information, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
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Processing Steps |
- For a complete description of the processing steps, see the Algorithm Theoretical Basis Document and Data Flow Diagram.
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Processing Documents |
- Source Code Package for HIR Ch12 TB CDR
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Source Code Package for HIR Ch12 TB CDR
The Source Code Package for HIRS CH12 TB CDR. This source code is for reference only. The source code is provided to maintain transparency of the algorithm and processes used in creating the Clima
- Data Flow Diagram for HIR Ch12 TB CDR
- Climate Algorithm Theoretical Basis Document (C-ATBD) for
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Source Datasets |
- High Resolution Infrared Radiation Sounder (HIRS) Level 1B
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High Resolution Infrared Radiation Sounder (HIRS) Level 1B
Access page for CLASS Family TOVS and the HIRS Level 1B dataset.
- Description of Source: High Resolution Infrared Radiation Sounder (HIRS) Level 1B from CLASS
- Temporal extent used: 1979 to 2021-01-01
- Spatial extent used: N:90 S:-90 E:180 W:0
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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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Last Modified: 2023-09-19
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