Climatological Data National Summary

Dataset Identification:

Resource Abstract:
The CDNS was published from 1950 - 1980. Monthly and annual editions contain summarized climatological information from the following publications: Local Climatological Data (LCD), Climatological Data (CD), Monthly Climatic Data for the World (MCDW), Storm Data (SD), Mariners Weather Log (MWL), Weatherwise, Weekly Weather and Crop Bulletin (WWCB), Monthly Weather Review (MWR). Data includes a national general summary of weather conditions, observed extremes of temp & precip by states, climatological data by station, heating degree/cooling degree days, flood data and losses, and storm summaries. Upper air data, sunshine and solar radiation data are also summarized. The annual issue each year also contains the year's short rainfall duration statistics, hurricane and typhoon data and storm tracks for various basins, tornado information and long term statistics.
Citation
Title Climatological Data National Summary
alternateTitle  EV2 - Climatological Data National Summary
publication  Date   2011-03-15
revision  Date   2013-05-02
presentationForm  imageDigital
cited responsible party - publisher
organisation Name  DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCEI > National Centers for Environmental Information, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
cited responsible party - publisher
organisation Name  DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCDC > National Climatic Data Center, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
position Name User Engagement and Services Branch
Contact information
Telephone
Voice +1 (828) 271-4800
Fax +1 (828) 271-4876
Address
151 Patton AvenueVeach-Baley Federal Building, Room 468, Asheville, NC, 28801-5001 Country USA
electronic Mail Address ncei.orders@noaa.gov
hoursOfService 8:00 - 6:00 Eastern
cited responsible party -
organisation Name  
Contact information
Linkage for online resource
name CDMP Web site
URL: https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/climate-information/research-programs/climate-database-modernization-program
protocol HTTPS
link function information
Description Information about the Climate Database Modernization Program (CDMP) and the current Image Access Repository.
target application profile  Web Browser
Topic Category:  climatologyMeteorologyAtmosphere
Keywords:
Theme keywords (theme):
Earth Science > Atmosphere > Precipitation
Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Temperature
Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Pressure
Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Winds > Surface Winds
Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Winds > Upper Level Winds
Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Temperature > Degree Days
Earth Science > Climate Indicators > Cryospheric Indicators > Snow Depth
Earth Science > Atmosphere > Precipitation > Solid Precipitation > Snow
Earth Science > Climate Indicators > Land Surface/Agriculture Indicators > Soil Temperature
Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Temperature > Surface Temperature > Maximum/Minimum Temperature
Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Radiation > Sunshine
Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Radiation > Solar Radiation
Earth Science > Human Dimensions > Natural Hazards > Floods
Earth Science > Atmosphere > Weather Events > Rain Storms
thesaurus name >
Title Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Science Keywords
revision  Date   2018
Edition Version 8.6
cited responsible party - publisher
organisation Name  Global Change Data Center, Science and Exploration Directorate, Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Contact information
Linkage for online resource
name Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Keywords
URL: https://earthdata.nasa.gov/about/gcmd/global-change-master-directory-gcmd-keywords
protocol HTTPS
link function information
Description The information provided on this page seeks to define how the GCMD Keywords are structured, used and accessed. It also provides information on how users can participate in the further development of the keywords.
target application profile  Web Browser
Theme keywords (theme):
Atmospheric - Surface - Air Temperature
Atmospheric - Surface - Precipitation
Atmospheric - Surface - Wind Speed And Direction
thesaurus name >
Title Global Climate Observing System (GCOS) Essential Climate Variables (ECVs)
publication  Date   2017
Edition Release 2017
cited responsible party - custodian
organisation Name  World Meteorological Organization, United Nations
Contact information
Linkage for online resource
name GCOS Essential Climate Variables
URL: https://public.wmo.int/en/programmes/global-climate-observing-system/essential-climate-variables
protocol HTTP
link function information
Description Overview of the GCOS Essential Climate Variables.
target application profile  Information
Location keywords:
Continent > North America > United States Of America
thesaurus name >
Title Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Location Keywords
revision  Date   2018
Edition Version 8.6
cited responsible party - publisher
organisation Name  Global Change Data Center, Science and Exploration Directorate, Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Contact information
Linkage for online resource
name Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Keywords
URL: https://earthdata.nasa.gov/about/gcmd/global-change-master-directory-gcmd-keywords
protocol HTTPS
link function information
Description The information provided on this page seeks to define how the GCMD Keywords are structured, used and accessed. It also provides information on how users can participate in the further development of the keywords.
target application profile  Web Browser
Stratum keywords:
Vertical Location > Land Surface
thesaurus name >
Title Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Location Keywords
revision  Date   2018
Edition Version 8.6
cited responsible party - publisher
organisation Name  Global Change Data Center, Science and Exploration Directorate, Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Contact information
Linkage for online resource
name Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Keywords
URL: https://earthdata.nasa.gov/about/gcmd/global-change-master-directory-gcmd-keywords
protocol HTTPS
link function information
Description The information provided on this page seeks to define how the GCMD Keywords are structured, used and accessed. It also provides information on how users can participate in the further development of the keywords.
target application profile  Web Browser
platform Keywords
Meteorological Stations
thesaurus name >
Title Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Platform Keywords
revision  Date   2018
Edition Version 8.6
cited responsible party - publisher
organisation Name  Global Change Data Center, Science and Exploration Directorate, Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Contact information
Linkage for online resource
name Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Keywords
URL: https://earthdata.nasa.gov/about/gcmd/global-change-master-directory-gcmd-keywords
protocol HTTPS
link function information
Description The information provided on this page seeks to define how the GCMD Keywords are structured, used and accessed. It also provides information on how users can participate in the further development of the keywords.
target application profile  Web Browser
instrument Keywords
Thermometers
Anemometers
Rain Gauges
Barometers
Snow Measuring Rod
Visual Observations
thesaurus name >
Title Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Instrument Keywords
revision  Date   2018
Edition Version 8.6
cited responsible party - publisher
organisation Name  Global Change Data Center, Science and Exploration Directorate, Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Contact information
Linkage for online resource
name Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Keywords
URL: https://earthdata.nasa.gov/about/gcmd/global-change-master-directory-gcmd-keywords
protocol HTTPS
link function information
Description The information provided on this page seeks to define how the GCMD Keywords are structured, used and accessed. It also provides information on how users can participate in the further development of the keywords.
target application profile  Web Browser
dataCentre Keywords
DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCDC > National Climatic Data Center, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCEI > National Centers for Environmental Information, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
thesaurus name >
Title Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Data Center Keywords
revision  Date   2018
Edition Version 8.6
cited responsible party - publisher
organisation Name  Global Change Data Center, Science and Exploration Directorate, Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Contact information
Linkage for online resource
name Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Keywords
URL: https://earthdata.nasa.gov/about/gcmd/global-change-master-directory-gcmd-keywords
protocol HTTPS
link function information
Description The information provided on this page seeks to define how the GCMD Keywords are structured, used and accessed. It also provides information on how users can participate in the further development of the keywords.
target application profile  Web Browser
purpose:
In the late 1990s NCDC realized the need to host digital images of weather and climate records on the internet. As a result, EV2 was developed as a key system for providing access to the millions of original source data images in the NCDC archives. With its upload and index capability, EV2 also enables the continuation of NCDC's commitment to make more of its weather and climate data available online so that users across the world can view climate and weather records held in the NCDC archives.
Browse image (thumbnail):
thumbnail file name:  ...
file type: JPG
thumbnail file description:  Image example
Resource language:  eng; USA
Resource progress code:  completed
Resource Maintenance Information
maintenance or update frequency:  irregular
Constraints on resource usage:
Constraints
Use limitation statement:
Controlled user access to the EV2 system
Constraints on resource usage:
Legal Constraints
Access Constraints  otherRestrictions
Other constraints
Distribution liability: NOAA and NCEI make no warranty, expressed or implied, regarding these data, nor does the fact of distribution constitute such a warranty. NOAA and NCEI cannot assume liability for any damages caused by any errors or omissions in these data. If appropriate, NCEI can only certify that the data it distributes are an authentic copy of the records that were accepted for inclusion in the NCEI archives.
Constraints on resource usage:
Legal Constraints
use constraint:  otherRestrictions
Other constraints
Use liability: NOAA and NCEI cannot provide any warranty as to the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of furnished data. Users assume responsibility to determine the usability of these data. The user is responsible for the results of any application of this data for other than its intended purpose.
Spatial representation type code:  textTable
Processing environment:  paper forms
Resource extent
Extent description
Geographic Extent
Geographic Bounding Box
extent Type Code  1
westBoundLongitude  172
eastBoundLongitude  -65
northBoundLatitude  72
southBoundLatitude  18
Temporal Extent
ground condition 1950 1980
Additional information on resource:
Credits:
point of contact - pointOfContact
individual Name Jason Cooper
organisation Name  DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCEI > National Centers for Environmental Information, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
position Name NCDC Archivist
Contact information
Telephone
Voice +1 828-271-4800
Fax +1 828-271-4876
Address
Federal Building, Room 468151 Patton Avenue, Asheville, NC, 28801-5001 Country USA
electronic Mail Address ncei.orders@noaa.gov
hoursOfService 8:00 - 5:00 Eastern
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Scope of quality information
scope level  dataset
Resource lineage description
Lineage statement
The vast majority of the digital image records available originate from the NCDC physical archives through the Climate Database Modernization Program (CDMP). These efforts produced over 50 million images from 2000-2011. Additional limited scanning activities at NCDC also contribute to the image repository. Partnerships with other NOAA line offices and international weather services have contributed to the broad and global nature of digitally imaged records available from the NCDC.

Scope of quality information
scope level  repository
Level Description
other component described  NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
Resource lineage description

Resource distribution information

Distributor
distributor contact - distributor
organisation Name  DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCEI > National Centers for Environmental Information, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
position Name Customer Engagement Branch
Contact information
Telephone
Voice 1-828-271-4800
Fax 1-828-271-4876
Address
151 Patton AvenueVeach-Baley Federal Building, Room 468, Asheville, NC, 28801-5001 Country USA
electronic Mail Address ncei.orders@noaa.gov
Linkage for online resource
name NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)
URL: https://www.ncei.noaa.gov
protocol HTTPS
link function information
Description NCEI home page with information, data access and contact information.
target application profile  Web Browser
hoursOfService 8:00 - 6:00 Eastern
Format
Format name XML
Format version 
Standard ordering process
fees In most cases, electronic downloads of the data are free, however fees may apply for data certifications, copies of analog materials, and data distribution on physical media.
Digital Transfer Options
transfer Size 1
Linkage for online resource
name Climatological Data National Summary Landing Page
URL: https://data.nodc.noaa.gov/cgi-bin/iso?id=gov.noaa.ncdc:C01041
protocol HTTPS
link function information
Description Dataset landing page with general information and access links for the dataset.
target application profile  Description
Distributor
distributor contact - distributor
organisation Name  DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCEI > National Centers for Environmental Information, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
position Name Customer Engagement Branch
Contact information
Telephone
Voice 1-828-271-4800
Fax 1-828-271-4876
Address
151 Patton AvenueVeach-Baley Federal Building, Room 468, Asheville, NC, 28801-5001 Country USA
electronic Mail Address ncei.orders@noaa.gov
Linkage for online resource
name NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)
URL: https://www.ncei.noaa.gov
protocol HTTPS
link function information
Description NCEI home page with information, data access and contact information.
target application profile  Web Browser
hoursOfService 8:00 - 6:00 Eastern
Format
Format name PDF
Format version 
specification > 
file Decompression Technique  
Standard ordering process
fees In most cases, electronic downloads of the data are free, however fees may apply for data certifications, copies of analog materials, and data distribution on physical media.
Digital Transfer Options
transfer Size 
Linkage for online resource
name EV2 Image Access System
URL: https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/EdadsV2/
protocol HTTPS
link function download
Description EV2 Information and Data Access Page
target application profile  Information
Distributor
distributor contact - distributor
organisation Name  DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCEI > National Centers for Environmental Information, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
position Name Customer Engagement Branch
Contact information
Telephone
Voice 1-828-271-4800
Fax 1-828-271-4876
Address
151 Patton AvenueVeach-Baley Federal Building, Room 468, Asheville, NC, 28801-5001 Country USA
electronic Mail Address ncei.orders@noaa.gov
Linkage for online resource
name NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)
URL: https://www.ncei.noaa.gov
protocol HTTPS
link function information
Description NCEI home page with information, data access and contact information.
target application profile  Web Browser
hoursOfService 8:00 - 6:00 Eastern
Format
Format name PDF
Format version 
specification > 
file Decompression Technique  
Standard ordering process
fees In most cases, electronic downloads of the data are free, however fees may apply for data certifications, copies of analog materials, and data distribution on physical media.
Digital Transfer Options
transfer Size 
Linkage for online resource
name Image and Publications Access System
URL: https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/IPS/cdns/cdns.html
protocol HTTPS
link function download
Description Search and download image and publication files.
target application profile  Data Search Application

Metadata data stamp:  2018-05-25
Resource Maintenance Information
maintenance or update frequency:  asNeeded
notes: Bulk metadata change applied on 2018-05-25. See version control repository history for metadata change details.
Metadata contact - pointOfContact
organisation Name  DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCEI > National Centers for Environmental Information, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
position Name ISO 19115 Metadata Contact
Contact information
Telephone
Voice 1-828-271-4800
Fax 1-828-271-4876
Address
151 Patton AvenueVeach-Baley Federal Building, Room 468, Asheville, NC, 28801-5001 Country USA
electronic Mail Address ncei.orders@noaa.gov
Linkage for online resource
name NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)
URL: https://www.ncei.noaa.gov
protocol HTTPS
link function information
Description NCEI home page with information, data access and contact information.
target application profile  Web Browser
hoursOfService 8:00 - 6:00 Eastern
Metadata scope code  dataset
Metadata language  eng; USA
Metadata character set encoding:   utf8
Metadata standard for this record:  ISO 19115-2 Geographic Information - Metadata - Part 2: Extensions for Imagery and Gridded Data
standard version:  ISO 19115-2:2009(E)
Metadata record identifier:  gov.noaa.ncdc:C01041

Metadata record format is ISO19139-2 XML (MI_Metadata)