FASTEX soundings from the USAF C-130 dropsondes
Summary
This dataset consists of dropsonde data from the USAF C-130. Dropsondes were taken as requested. These data were processed through automated and visual quality control. These data include pressure, temperature, dew point, relative humidity, wind speed, wind direction, and altitude taken at 10 second vertical intervals. Refer to the station README for details.
Data access
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| Data Quality | final |
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| Spatial Type | point |
| Frequency | no set schedule |
| Language | English |
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Temporal coverage
| Begin datetime | 1997-01-26 00:00:00 |
| End datetime | 1997-02-09 23:59:59 |
Spatial coverage
Map data from IBCSO, IBCAO, and Global Topography.
Maximum (North) Latitude:
58.59,
Minimum (South) Latitude:
36.73
Minimum (West) Longitude:
-80.49,
Maximum (East) Longitude:
-25.00
Primary point of contact information
EOL Data Support <datahelp@eol.ucar.edu>
Additional contact information
- author: EOL Data Support <datahelp@eol.ucar.edu>
- author: United States Air Force
Citation
Example citation following ESIP guidelines:UCAR/NCAR - Earth Observing Laboratory, United States Air Force. 2021. FASTEX soundings from the USAF C-130 dropsondes. Version 1.0. UCAR/NCAR - Earth Observing Laboratory. https://doi.org/10.26023/BRWR-PMCT-300H. Accessed 11 Dec 2023.
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