gov.noaa.ncdc:C01551 eng; USA utf8 dataset NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.info@noaa.gov https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/contact NCEI Contact Information Information for contacts at NCEI. information pointOfContact 2023-06-23 ISO 19115-2 Geographic Information - Metadata - Part 2: Extensions for Imagery and Gridded Data ISO 19115-2:2009(E) International Satellite Cloud Climatology Project (ISCCP) B1 Uniform (B1U) Dataset ISCCP B1U 2008 publication 2006-02-01 creation NCEI DSI 2010_01 gov.noaa.ncdc:C01551 DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCEI > National Centers for Environmental Information, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce publisher DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCEI > National Centers for Environmental Information, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce originator DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCEI > National Centers for Environmental Information, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce author tableDigital Data are collected from the suite of weather satellites operated by several nations and processed into B1 data by several groups in government agencies, laboratories, and universities. Data is submitted in multiple formats, depending on the satellite and nation submitting the data. In order to alleviate complexity when creating satellite products, NCEI processes the data into the B1 Uniform (B1U) format, which is used in multiple satellite products. Data are included in the ISCCP H-Series collection, but are a intended as a standalone interim product on their own. Data Variables: The primary data variable are the satellite radiance scans: the images. The following is a list of the more prevalent imagery: IRWIN - Infrared window channel image (~11 microns) VSCHN - Visible Channel image.(~0.6 microns) IRWVP - Infrared Water Vaport Channel (~6.7 microns) IRSPL - Split Window IR channel (~12 microns) There are many other channels. See documentation for list. The various file headers contain information on - navigation (i.e., calculating lat/lons for each pixel and vice versa) - calibration (i.e., calculating physical values for each image count ... e.g., converting counts to temperature) - timing (to calculate the time of each scan line). - and more Measurement resolution is dependent on the source geostationary instrument. The scans were spatially subsampled to reduce the file sizes. This often results in a spatial resolution of 8 - 10 km near satellite nadir (the resolution decreases away from this point). The images are provided every 3 hours near (but not exactly at) synoptic hours (00, 03, 06, ..., 21 UTC). The spatial coverage spans the globe (longitudinally) but geostationary satellites can't really observe the poles. The latitudinal extent is about 65 degrees. The temporal coverage begins in the 1978 for early SMS satellites. Each satellite will have a different temporal span than another. The globe (longitudinally) can be considered covered beginning in 1982 when there were two satellites of the Western Hemisphere, one at the Prime Meridian and another over the Western Pacific (4 total). The true global coverage (5 satellites) began in 1998. The B1U dataset enables researchers to manipulate the raw data that has been received via the ISCCP Program over the past 30 years in a single consistent format. The primary use is climatological - The data provide reduced resolution data that allows global reprocessing at climate time scales (not currently possible with full resolution geostationary data). onGoing NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information Customer Engagement Branch 1-828-271-4800 1-828-271-4876 151 Patton Avenue Veach-Baley Federal Building, Room 468 Asheville NC 28801-5001 USA ncei.orders@noaa.gov https://www.ncei.noaa.gov HTTPS Web Browser NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) NCEI home page with information, data access and contact information. information 8:00 - 6:00 Eastern pointOfContact monthly https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/pub/data/metadata/images/C01551_ISCCP-B1U.jpg Sample image of ISCCP B1U IRWIN channel during the "Storm of the Century" Blizzard. 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It also provides information on how users can participate in the further development of the keywords. information publisher 10 km - < 50 km or approximately .09 degree - < .5 degree dataResolution Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Horizontal Data Resolution Keywords 2018 revision Version 8.6 Global Change Data Center, Science and Exploration Directorate, Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) https://earthdata.nasa.gov/about/gcmd/global-change-master-directory-gcmd-keywords HTTPS Web Browser Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Keywords The information provided on this page seeks to define how the GCMD Keywords are structured, used and accessed. 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It also provides information on how users can participate in the further development of the keywords. information publisher DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCEI > National Centers for Environmental Information, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce dataCentre Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Data Center Keywords 2018 revision Version 8.6 Global Change Data Center, Science and Exploration Directorate, Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) https://earthdata.nasa.gov/about/gcmd/global-change-master-directory-gcmd-keywords HTTPS Web Browser Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Keywords 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. information publisher Spatial sampling limits resolution to roughly 8 km. Temporal sampling can't resolve phenomena at times more than every 3 hours. The early data (prior to 2012) most of the data were dynamically redused to 8-bit values (0-255). More recent data is generally at the full satellite resolution (e.g., up to 10-12 bits). See associated documentation for a full description of use limitations. otherRestrictions Cite as: Knapp, K. R. (2008): "International Satellite Cloud Climatology Project (ISCCP) B1 Uniform (B1U) Dataset [indicate subset used]." NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. [indicate access date] otherRestrictions Users should also cite Knapp (2008) when using the ISCCP-B1 data or other ISCCP-B1 imagery or GIBBS imagery in a publication or website. Knapp, K. R., 2008: Scientific data stewardship of International Satellite Cloud Climatology Project B1 global geostationary observations. 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International Satellite Cloud Climate Project (ISCCP) Climate Data Record (CDR) - H Series Data DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCEI > National Centers for Environmental Information, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce publisher https://doi.org/10.7289/V5QZ281S HTTPS Web Browser International Satellite Cloud Climate Project (ISCCP) Climate Data Record (CDR) - H Series Data The ISCCP H-Series CDR was created using the B1U dataset. The B1U collection was submitted as part of the H-Series data collection. information crossReference collection NASA GISS ISCCP Web Page NASA publisher http://isccp.giss.nasa.gov/ Web Browser NASA GISS ISCCP Web Page More information about the ISCCP Program, hosted by NASA-GISS information crossReference collection Scientific data stewardship of International Satellite Cloud Climatology Project B1 global geostationary observations (Science Paper) doi:10.1117/1.3043461 Journal of Applied Remote Sensing publisher https://doi.org/10.1117/1.3043461 HTTPS Web Browser Science Paper Knapp, K. R., 2008: Scientific data stewardship of International Satellite Cloud Climatology Project B1 global geostationary observations. Journal of Applied Remote Sensing, 2, 023548, doi:10.1117/1.3043461 information largerWorkCitation sciencePaper grid 8000 eng; USA climatologyMeteorologyAtmosphere ISCCP B1U data are processed in Linux servers using IDL software. 1 -180.0 180.0 -70 70 ground condition 1982-01-01 3 NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.info@noaa.gov https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/contact NCEI Contact Information Information for contacts at NCEI. information distributor In most cases, electronic downloads of the data are free. However, fees may apply for custom orders, data certifications, copies of analog materials, and data distribution on physical media. Contact NCEI for other distribution options and instructions. Binary Binary https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/metadata/geoportal/rest/metadata/item/gov.noaa.ncdc:C01551/html HTTPS Landing Page NCEI Dataset Landing Page Landing page for the dataset. information https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/contact HTTPS Web Browser NCEI Customer Support This dataset is not currently available for public download from NCEI. Please contact NCEI to request access to these data. offlineAccess https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/isccp HTTPS Information ISSCP Web Site hosted by NCEI More information about the ISCCP Program and the data archived at NCEI. information https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/gridsat/isccp-b1-info.php HTTPS Web Browser ISCCP B1 Website Describes ISCCP B1 data and B1U information dataset NCEI produces ISCCP B1U data directly from ISCCP B1 data. The B1 files currently are (and historically have been) sent to NCEI by numerous providers. The original means were 9 track tapes and most recently files are delivered electronically. Each agency provided the file in their own format. This mean that even the same satellite can have different formats if there are different providers for the data (e.g., Canada's AES and NCEI produced GOES 8 data or both CSU abd UWS provided data for early GOES satellites). Thus, the primary purpose of B1U is to reduce the number of decoders needed to read the data from dozens to 1. Reformat data and write to file in the B1U binary format. Each agency provided the file in their own format. This mean that even the same satellite can have different formats if there are different providers for the data (e.g., Canada's AES and NCEI produced GOES 8 data or both CSU abd UWS provided data for early GOES satellites). Thus, the primary purpose of B1U is to reduce the number of decoders needed to read the data from dozens to 1. DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCEI > National Centers for Environmental Information, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce processor B1U Data Format 2006-01-26 publication DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCEI > National Centers for Environmental Information, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce author ftp://eclipse.ncdc.noaa.gov/san1/isccp/b1/B1_Unified_Format_Description.pdf Web Browser B1U Data Format ISCCP B1U Data Format information See Algorithm Citation B1 data ISCCP B1 Data DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCEI > National Centers for Environmental Information, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce custodian https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/metadata/geoportal/rest/metadata/item/gov.noaa.ncdc:C00576/html HTTPS Web Browser ISCCP B1 Data Source dataset landing page with general information and access links for that dataset. information 1 180 180 70 70 1978-01-01 repository NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information NOAA created the National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) by merging NOAA's National Climatic Data Center (NCDC), National Geophysical Data Center (NGDC), and National Oceanographic Data Center (NODC), including the National Coastal Data Development Center (NCDDC), per the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015, Public Law 113-235. 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