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NASA Global Tropospheric Temperature Analyses from MSU

d701000
| DOI: 10.5065/N1W1-7R36
 

This historical dataset is recommended for ancillary use only and not as a primary research dataset. It has likely been superseded by a newer, improved dataset.

Abstract:

This dataset contains tropospheric temperature analyses derived from satellite microwave sounding units (MSUs). Included are monthly means and anomalies, and annual cycle data.

Temporal Range:
1979-01 to 1993-11
Variables:
Upper Air Temperature
Data Types:
Grid
Spatial Coverage:
Longitude Range: Westernmost=180W Easternmost=180E
Latitude Range: Southernmost=90S Northernmost=90N Detailed coverage information
Data Contributors:
NASA/MSFC/GHCC
Global Hydrology and Climate Center, Marshall Space Flight Center, NASA
Publications:
Spencer, R.W., and J.R. Christy, 1990: Precise monitoring of global temperature trends from satellites. Science, 247, 1558-1562.
Total Volume:
82.19 MB (Entire dataset) Volume details by dataset product
Data Formats:
ASCII (see dataset documentation)
Metadata Record:
Data License:
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