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WE-CAN: PMS-2D Two-dimensional Cloud Probe data

Summary

This dataset contains raw (binary 'filmstrip' imagery) files of PMS-2D data collected by the NSF/NCAR C-130 Aircraft during WE-CAN. These data are in a format compatible with xpms2d, available from the EOL xpms2d download page.

Data access

ORDER data to made available for download
download: 2D Display Software (xpms2d)

Additional information

Identifier	DOI: https://doi.org/10.26023/BRGF-80CH-3M0S
Data Quality	final
Versions	1.0 (2018-09-25)
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Related projects	WE-CAN: Western Wildfire Experiment for Cloud Chemistry, Aerosol, Absorption and Nitrogen
Spatial Type	raster
Frequency	continuous
Language	English
Categories	Aircraft
Platforms	NSF NCAR C-130
Instruments	PMS - Particle Measuring System
GCMD Science Keywords	CLOUD DROPLET CONCENTRATION/SIZE CLOUD LIQUID WATER/ICE Expand keywords
Related links	download: 2D Display Software (xpms2d) info: PMS-2D Raw Data Format info: WE-CAN Missions info: xpms2d User's Guide

Temporal coverage

Begin datetime	2018-07-13 13:48:11
End datetime	2018-09-13 22:07:18

Spatial coverage

Map data from IBCSO, IBCAO, and Global Topography.

Maximum (North) Latitude: 49.00, Minimum (South) Latitude: 35.00
Minimum (West) Longitude: -125.00, Maximum (East) Longitude: -100.00

Primary point of contact information

EOL Data Support <datahelp@eol.ucar.edu>

Additional contact information

publisher: EOL Data Support <datahelp@eol.ucar.edu>
author: EOL Data Support <datahelp@eol.ucar.edu>
resourceProvider: Pavel Romashkin <pavel@ucar.edu>

Citation

NSF NCAR Earth Observing Laboratory. 2018. WE-CAN: PMS-2D Two-dimensional Cloud Probe data. Version 1.0. NSF NCAR Earth Observing Laboratory. https://doi.org/10.26023/BRGF-80CH-3M0S. Accessed 24 Jan 2026.

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