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G01171

Central Asian Snow Cover from Hydrometeorological Surveys, Version 1

This data set provides observations of end of month snow depth, snow density, and snow water equivalent from three river basins in Central Asia: Amu Darya, Sir Darya, and Naryn. Temporal coverage varies for each snow point, with the longest station record extending from 1932 through 1990.

This is the most recent version of these data.

Parameter(s):
  • Snow/Ice > Snow Cover > SNOW COVER
  • Snow/Ice > Snow Density > SNOW DENSITY
  • Snow/Ice > Snow Depth > SNOW DEPTH
  • Snow/Ice > Snow Water Equivalent > SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT
Data Format(s):
  • ASCII
Spatial Coverage:
N: 40, 
S: 37, 
E: 74, 
W: 66
Platform(s):GROUND-BASED OBSERVATIONS
Spatial Resolution:
  • Varies x Varies
Sensor(s):SNOW MEASURING ROD, WET/DRY PRECIPITATION SAMPLERS
Temporal Coverage:
  • 31 January 1932 to 30 April 1990
Version(s):V1
Temporal ResolutionVariesMetadata XML:View Metadata Record
Data Contributor(s):Dan Bedford, Boris Tsarev

Geographic Coverage

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As a condition of using these data, you must cite the use of this data set using the following citation. For more information, see our Use and Copyright Web page.

Bedford, D. and B. Tsarev. 2001. Central Asian Snow Cover from Hydrometeorological Surveys, Version 1. [Indicate subset used]. Boulder, Colorado USA. NSIDC: National Snow and Ice Data Center. doi: https://doi.org/10.7265/N51Z4291. [Date Accessed].

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