NSSDCA ID: ESAD-00147
Availability: Data Accessible Elsewhere
Time span: 1966-02-03 to 1966-10-06
This data set consists of published indexes to the available cloud pictures. A digital index arranged chronologically lists orbit number and track or swath number (a function of equatorial crossing longitude), time of equator corssing (or picture sequence midpoint), and an indication of some meteorological features which were identified in the pictures. A map index is included (usually one map per day) which graphically outlines areas photographed. Contained within each outline is a standard nephanalysis prepared from the photography, which may have limited usefulness for research. All areas are keyed to orbit number in the digital index. Data occur up to 80 deg lat. Polar and Mercator porjections mare used as appropriate. These indexes and the photography indexed may be obtained from NOAA-NRC, Asheville, NC. The indexes are on file and available for use at NSSDC. They may be available at some specialized or larger libraries, listed as U.S. Dept of Commerce, Weather Bureau "Catalog of Meteorological Satellite Data - ESSA 1 Television Cloud Photography (Key to Meteorological Reocrds Documentation No. 5.311, parts 1 and 2)."
Questions and comments about this data collection can be directed to: Coordinated Request and User Support Office
Name | Role | Original Affiliation | |
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Mr. W. H. Plew | Data Provider | NOAA National Environmental Satellite, Data and Information Service | |
Mr. W. H. Plew | General Contact | NOAA National Environmental Satellite, Data and Information Service |