What is NCEP reanalysis data?

What is NCEP reanalysis data?

The NCEP/NCAR Reanalysis data set is a continually updated (1948–present) globally gridded data set that represents the state of the Earth’s atmosphere, incorporating observations and numerical weather prediction (NWP) model output from 1948 to present.

What is a reanalysis dataset?

Reanalysis datasets are created by assimilating (“inputting”) climate observations using the same climate model throughout the entire reanalysis period in order to reduce the affects of modeling changes on climate statistics.

How do I get NOAA data?

In order to request data from NOAA, we will need to request an access token, which basically affirms that we are a trusted source asking for data. Navigate to the Request a Token website. Fill in an email address and you’ll shortly get an email with your access token. Store this somewhere safe and keep it private.

How do you cite NCEP?

Citation:

1. Publication: The NCEP/NCAR 40-Year Reanalysis Project: March, 1996 BAMS.
2. Data Access: National Centers for Environmental Prediction/National Weather Service/NOAA/U.S. Department of Commerce. 1994, updated monthly. NCEP/NCAR Global Reanalysis Products, 1948-continuing.

What does NCEP stand for in weather?

An Agency/Organization of: National Weather Service (NWS)

What does the National Center for Environmental Prediction do?

The National Centers for Environmental Prediction (NCEP) determine data requirements, optimum data processing techniques, and suitable presentation methods for predictions and products distributed to users of climatic, hydrologic, meteorological, space weather, and oceanographic information.

How can I download merra data?

MERRA-2 data downloading services:

1. Download Method=>Get Original Files: to download the unmodified original files.
2. Download Method=> Get File Subsets using OPeNDAP: to download geospatially subsetted retions of selected variables in netCDF or ASCII format.

Is NOAA data free to use?

NOAA’s data will remain free and available to the public without restriction on use, including through existing NOAA portals.

How do you reference weather data?

“Title of the individual page the weather report is found on.” Title of the Website, Publisher of the website (only include if it’s different than the name of the website), date of the weather report (if not included in weather report title), URL (remove http:// or https://).

Is NCEP part of NOAA?

NCEP Central Operations sustains and executes the operational suite of numerical analyses and forecast models and prepares NCEP products for dissemination….National Centers for Environmental Prediction.