gov.noaa.ncdc:C01577 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 2025-12-03T19:33:16 ISO 19115-2 Geographic Information - Metadata - Part 2: Extensions for Imagery and Gridded Data ISO 19115-2:2009(E) NOAA Polar Orbiting Satellite (POES) Global Visible and Infrared Band Data from ESSA (1966 - 1972) and NOAA (1972 - 1978) Satellites NOAA POES imagery 1966-1978 2019 publication doi:10.7289/V5QV3JV6 NCEI DSI 4001_01 gov.noaa.ncdc:C01577 Access Identifier poes-global-visible-and-infrared-band-data DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCEI > National Centers for Environmental Information, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce publisher Campbell,  G. Garrett NSIDC > National Snow and Ice Data Center campbell@nsidc.org (Retired August 2018) principalInvestigator Campbell,  G. Garrett NSIDC > National Snow and Ice Data Center campbell@nsidc.org (Retired August 2018) author imageDigital The NOAA Polar Orbiting Satellite (POES) Global Visible and Infrared Band Data from ESSA (1966 - 1972) and NOAA (1972 - 1978) Satellites data set, provided in NetCDF format, was created by scanning satellite images held in the NCEI Physical Archives. Data were scanned from either 35 mm film or paper photographs, then converted to NetCDF format with navigation information to improve accessibility and use in modern satellite applications. Data are mapped to a polar stereographic grid with a grid cell size of approximately 10 km. Visible and infrared data are available for both southern and northern hemispheres within this data collection but may not be available for all dates. Each scanned image's NetCDF file includes the raw scanned data, in addition to the processed imagery that has undergone pseudo-calibration and has been navigated to include location information. The original scans are archived via a separate Submission Agreement. Most of the scanning and all of the navigation and processing was done at the National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC). The NOAA team at NSIDC maintains the User’s Guide documentation for this data set, and provides a link so that users who search NSIDC’s site will find the data set. The data are archived at and distributed by NCEI. The ESSA satellites (ESSA-3, -5, -7, -9) were in operation from December 1966 through November 1972. They were equipped with the Advanced Vidicon Camera System (AVCS). In addition, ITOS-1 and NOAA-1 were equipped with the AVCS and were operational from January 1970 to August 1971. Only visible images are available during this time period. Quality varies throughout the 1960s time period. From October 1972 through March 1978, data from the NOAA satellites (NOAA-2, -3, -4, -5) were acquired. They were equipped with a Scanning Radiometer (SR) with both visible and infrared (IR) bands, so IR observations are available for this time period as well as visible. These were organized as cross-track scan lines. This data is useful for the study of weather and climate before the current satellite record. It may be useful for reanalysis studies, cloud climatologies, and special weather events. 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It also provides information on how users can participate in the further development of the keywords. information publisher ESSA Data Rescue theme Keyword Thesaurus Title Gaps may exist in the data due to sensor/satellite failure, missing data, or poor quality results. otherRestrictions Cite as: Campbell, G. Garrett, (2019): NOAA Polar Orbiting Satellite (POES) Global Visible and Infrared Band Data from ESSA (1966 - 1972) and NOAA (1972 - 1978) Satellites [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. doi:10.7289/V5QV3JV6 [access date]. otherRestrictions 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. otherRestrictions 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. The process of bringing dark data to light: the rescue of the early Nimbus satellite data. 2015-03-27 publication doi:10.1016/j.grj.2015.02.013 ELSEVIER > Elsevier Science Inc. publisher https://doi.org/10.1016/j.grj.2015.02.013 HTTPS Web Browser The process of bringing dark data to light: the rescue of the early Nimbus satellite data. Gallaher, D., Campbell, G., et al, (2015), The process of bringing dark data to light: the rescue of the early Nimbus satellite data, GeoResJ, 6, 124-134, doi:10.1016/j.grj.2015.02.013. information crossReference sciencePaper Nimbus Data Rescue Project Webpage NSIDC > National Snow and Ice Data Center publisher http://nsidc.org/data/nimbus Web Browser Nimbus Data Rescue Project Webpage Webpage containing information and examples of the dataset. information largerWorkCitation collection 10000 eng; USA climatologyMeteorologyAtmosphere imageryBaseMapsEarthCover 1 -180.0 180.0 -90.0 90.0 ground condition 1966-12-01 1978-03-16 1 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. netCDF https://doi.org/10.7289/V5QV3JV6 HTTPS Landing Page NCEI Dataset Landing Page Landing page for the dataset. information https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/data/poes-essa-noaa-satellite-imagery/ HTTPS Download NCEI Direct Download (Dataset Files) Direct download for the dataset. download https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/data/poes-essa-noaa-satellite-imagery/doc/ HTTPS Information NOAA POES Information Page ESSA and NOAA Satellites overview and documentation. information dataset Original satellite data were collected by ESSA (later NOAA) and sent to the National Climatic Data Center (now NCEI) for stewardship. NSIDC then scanned the original imagery from physical media stored at NCEI, then digitized and applied navigation to the files. NSIDC > National Snow and Ice Data Center processor NOAA Polar Orbiting Satellite (POES) Global Visible and Infrared Band Data from ESSA (1966 - 1972) and NOAA (1972 - 1978) Satellites User Guide NSIDC > National Snow and Ice Data Center author https://nsidc.org/data/g10022 HTTPS Web Browser NOAA Polar Orbiting Satellite (POES) Global Visible and Infrared Band Data from ESSA (1966 - 1972) and NOAA (1972 - 1978) Satellites User Guide User guide for this data set. information All data included in this digitized, calibrated dataset were processed from film or photographs. These scans are stored at NCEI. Polar-Orbiting Satellite (POES) Images gov.noaa.ncdc:C01128 DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCEI > National Centers for Environmental Information, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce publisher https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/metadata/geoportal/rest/metadata/item/gov.noaa.ncdc:C01128/html HTTPS Web Browser Polar-Orbiting Satellite (POES) Images Source data used in the creation of this dataset. information 1 -180 180 -90 90 1966-12-01 1978-03-16 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. NCEI launched publicly on April 22, 2015. 2015-04-22T00:00:00 asNeeded Bulk metadata change applied on 2023-06-23. See version control repository history for metadata change details. AVCS > Advanced Vidicon Camera System SR > Scanning Radiometer NOAA-1 > National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration-1 NOAA-2 > National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration-2 NOAA-3 > National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration-3 NOAA-4 > National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration-4 NOAA-5 > National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration-5 ESSA-3 > Environmental Science Services Administration-3 ESSA-5 > Environmental Science Services Administration-5 ESSA-7 > Environmental Science Services Administration-7 ESSA-9 > Environmental Science Services Administration-9 ITOS-1 > Improved TIROS Operational System