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NSIDC-0179

CLPX-Model: Local Analysis and Prediction System: 4-D Atmospheric Analyses, Version 1

The Local Analysis and Prediction System (LAPS), run by the NOAA's Forecast Systems Laboratory (FSL), combines numerous observed meteorological data sets into a collection of atmospheric analyses.

This is the most recent version of these data.

Version Summary:

Initial release

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Data: Data integrity verified

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Parameter(s):
  • ATMOSPHERIC TEMPERATURE > SURFACE TEMPERATURE > AIR TEMPERATURE
  • ATMOSPHERIC WATER VAPOR
  • CLOUDS
  • ATMOSPHERIC TEMPERATURE > SURFACE TEMPERATURE > DEW POINT TEMPERATURE
  • SURFACE THERMAL PROPERTIES > LAND SURFACE TEMPERATURE
  • SNOW/ICE
  • SOILS > SOIL MOISTURE/WATER CONTENT
  • ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE > SURFACE PRESSURE
  • ATMOSPHERIC WINDS > SURFACE WINDS
  • INFRARED WAVELENGTHS > THERMAL INFRARED
  • AIR QUALITY > VISIBILITY
  • ATMOSPHERIC WINDS > WIND DYNAMICS
Data Format(s):
  • NetCDF
Spatial Coverage:
N: 42, 
S: 38.5, 
E: -104, 
W: -108.5
Platform(s):MODELS
Spatial Resolution:Not SpecifiedSensor(s):NOT APPLICABLE
Temporal Coverage:
  • 1 September 2001 to 31 August 2003
Version(s):V1
Temporal Resolution1 hourMetadata XML:View Metadata Record
Data Contributor(s):Glen Liston

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.

Liston, G. E. 2003. CLPX-Model: Local Analysis and Prediction System: 4-D Atmospheric Analyses, Version 1. [Indicate subset used]. Boulder, Colorado USA. NASA National Snow and Ice Data Center Distributed Active Archive Center. doi: https://doi.org/10.5067/9TDTHSWY4KWA. [Date Accessed].

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