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Record Search Query: [Sensor_Name: Short_Name='AWS']
The Italian Meteo-Climatological Observatory in Antarctica: Total Incoming Solar radiation Measurements by means of an Automatic Weather Station Network
Entry ID: Meteo_Clim_Observ_SolarRadiation

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Summary
Abstract: A network for incoming solar radiation measurements was started with 4
Automatic Weather Stations in 1987 around Terra Nova Bay (North Victoria Land).
It provides continuous meteo-climatological data and information, according to
standard and reliable procedures, making use of robust methodologies and
testing new procedures. At present, we operate a network of 13 Automatic
Weather Stations working year-round plus 3 working during summer only. Data are
achieved, validated, archived and diffused, and instruments are maintained.
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Description: Programma Nazionale di Ricerche in Antartide (Italian Antarctic Research
Programme)
Geographic Coverage
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Spatial coordinates   
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1.   N: -74.8   S: -74.8   E: 166.6   W: 166.6   (View on interactive map)
Min Altitude: 160M Max Altitude: 160M
2.   N: -74.7   S: -74.7   E: 164.1   W: 164.1   (View on interactive map)
Min Altitude: 90M Max Altitude: 90M
3.   N: -75.5   S: -75.5   E: 145.8   W: 145.8   (View on interactive map)
Min Altitude: 2200M Max Altitude: 2200M


Temporal Coverage
Start Date: 1987-01-01
Stop Date: 2002-12-31
Location Keywords
Science Keywords
ISO Topic Category
Platform
SOLAR RADIATION STATIONS Ancillary Description
METEOROLOGICAL STATIONS Ancillary Description
METEOROLOGICAL STATIONS Ancillary Description
Instrument
AWS > Automated Weather System Ancillary Description
PYRANOMETERS Ancillary Description
Project
Quality This sensor is a KIPP & ZONEN pyranometer (class one WMO), measuring the
incoming global (direct and diffuse) solar radiation in the range 305/2800 nm.
Use Constraints Property of the P.I. for 5 years
Ancillary Keywords
Data Set Progress
COMPLETE
Originating Center
Data Center
Meteo-Climatological Observatory, Programma Nazionale di Richerche in Antartide, Italy Supplemental Info
Data Center URL: http://www.climantartide.it/

Data Center Personnel
Name: ANDREA PELLEGRINI
Phone: +39-06-30484165
Fax: +39-06-30484893
Email: andrea.pellegrini at casaccia.enea.it
Contact Address:
PNRA/C.R. Casaccia
Sacco postale N. 123
S. P. Anguillarese, 301
City: S. Maria di Galeria (Roma)
Postal Code: 00060
Country: Italy
Distribution
Distribution Media: Hard Disk
Distribution Format: PC - DOS - ISO 9660
Fees: Free after 5th year
Publications/References
1. Grigioni P. The Italian Antarctic meteorological observatory: technical
activity and some climatological results. In: Meloni A., Morelli A.(eds)
Italian Geophysical observatories in Antarctica. Ed. Compositori, Bologna pp.
135-149. 1996.

2. Bromwich D.H. and A.Pellegrini (1990): Katabatic wind events during the
summer half-year at Tethys Bay site, Terra Nova Bay. Proc. of the 2nd Workshop
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Creation and Review Dates
DIF Creation Date: 2004-02-05
Last DIF Revision Date: 2005-07-26

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