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NCAR/NSF C-130 Differential GPS Data [NCAR/EOL]

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Summary

This dataset contains Differential GPS data collected from the NCAR/NSF C-130Q aircraft during the RICO field project. Differential GPS (DGPS) data are time series of three-dimensional airplane coordinates that provide increased accuracy and precision compared to standard GPS measurements.

Data access

  • ORDER data to made available for download

Additional information

Identifier
Data Quality final
Versions
  • 1.0 (2011-05-17)
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Spatial Type point
Frequency 1 second
Language English
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Temporal coverage

Begin datetime 2004-12-07 00:00:00
End datetime 2005-01-24 23:59:59

Spatial coverage


Map data from IBCSO, IBCAO, and Global Topography.

Maximum (North) Latitude: 21.00, Minimum (South) Latitude: 15.00
Minimum (West) Longitude: -72.00, Maximum (East) Longitude: -57.00

Primary point of contact information

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Citation

NSF NCAR Earth Observing Laboratory. 2011. NCAR/NSF C-130 Differential GPS Data. Version 1.0. null. https://doi.org/10.5065/D6MG7MT6. Accessed 17 Nov 2025.

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