Geostationary Satellite (GOES) Images
EV2 - Geostationary Satellite Images
Visible and Infrared satellite imagery taken from radiometer instruments on SMS (ATS) and GOES satellites in geostationary orbit. These satellites produced "full-disk" images, centered over the equator at their longitudinal orbit. Also included are sector images, zoomed images of a portion of the full-disk. Image files are created by scanning hard-copy prints, 10"x10" negatives and microfilm held in the NOAA archives. Period of record for available imagery is May 1974-December 1989.
Dataset Citation
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Dataset Identifiers
- NCEI DSI 3900_01
- gov.noaa.ncdc:C01127
ISO 19115-2 Metadata
gov.noaa.ncdc:C01127
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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 |
Dataset Point of Contact | Jason Cooper DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCEI > National Centers for Environmental Information, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce +1 828-271-4800 ncei.orders@noaa.gov |
Time Period | 1974-05-01 to 1989-12-31 (time interval: 30-minute) |
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West: -180.0
East: 180.0
South: -90.0
North: 90.0
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Data Presentation Form | Digital image |
Dataset Progress Status | Ongoing - data is continually being updated |
Data Update Frequency | Irregular |
Purpose | In the late 1990s NCDC realized the need to host digital images of weather and climate records on the internet. As a result, EV2 was developed as a key system for providing access to the millions of original source data images in the NCDC archives. With its upload and index capability, EV2 also enables the continuation of NCDC's commitment to make more of its weather and climate data available online so that users across the world can view climate and weather records held in the NCDC archives. |
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Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Science Keywords
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Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Data Center Keywords
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Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Platform Keywords
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Instrument keywords |
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Instrument Keywords
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Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Location Keywords
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Lineage Statement | Limited scanning activities at NCDC contribute to the image repository. Partnerships with other NOAA line offices and international weather services have contributed to the broad and global nature of digitally imaged records available from the NCDC. |
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Processing Environment | Paper forms and negative images captured digitally using various types of scanning equipment. All forms should be scanned using a minimum of 300 dpi (standard archive quality). |
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Last Modified: 2023-06-23
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