Original Monthly Record of Observations - WB 1001
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Summary
Abstract:
A Original Monthly Record of Observations - Weather Bureau Form 1001 is a set of historical manuscript records archived at the National Climatic Data Center (NCDC). The major parameters that make up this file are in three parts: 1. Twice daily observations of: a. Station pressure and sea level pressure (in. Hg), b. Dry bulb, wet bulb, and dew point temperatures (deg. F), c. Maximum and minimum ... temperatures for the previous 12 hours (deg. F), d. Relative humidity (%), e. Wind direction (8 points) and speed (mph), f. Maximum wind speed for the previous 12 hours (MPH), g. Precipitation amount (in.) for the previous 12 hours, h. Cloud amount (10 ths), kind, and direction of movement (from scale to 8 points), i. State of weather (plain language). 2. Daily observations of: a. maximum and minimum temperature (deg. F), b. Average temperature with departure from normal (deg. F), c. Precipitation amount with departure from normal (in.) and beginning and ending times, d. Snowfall and snow depth (in.), e. Average cloud amount (10 ths), f. Character of day (clear, partly cloudy, cloudy). 3. Monthly means and extremes of the parameters in 1 and 2. The twice daily observations were not taken at the same time each day by those stations, nor were they taken at the same time historically by each station. Times of observations vary from 05 am to 12 pm and from 12 pm to midnight local standard time. Some of the twice daily, daily, and monthly observations, averages and extremes, are also presented in the 'climatological record book' file. The 'Index of Original Surface Weather Records' lists those stations and the period of record for which the manuscript records in this file are available. They are listed under meteorological summary which indicates that some type of monthly summary is on file in the NCDC archives. A number of parameters are also presented hourly. Later in the period of record 6-hourly data is presented instead of 12 hourly. Limited station history information is available on the first page of the summary. 
Purpose:
To make a wide range of climatic data available to researchers and the public.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: manuscript
CURRENTNESS REFERENCE: Ground Condition
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Geographic Coverage
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Spatial coordinates
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N: 50.0
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S: 24.0
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E: -66.0
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W: -125.0
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Data Set Citation
Dataset Originator/Creator:
National Climatic Data Center, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
Dataset Title:
Original Monthly Record of Observations - WB 1001
Dataset Release Date:
Unknown
Dataset Release Place:
Asheville, NC
Dataset Publisher:
National Climatic Data Center
Data Presentation Form:
manuscript
Online Resource:
http://www.ncdc.noaa.gov
Temporal Coverage
Start Date:
1874-01-01
Stop Date:
1969-12-31
Quality
ATTRIBUTE ACCURACY REPORT: Not provided
LOGICAL CONSISTENCY REPORT: Unknown
COMPLETENESS REPORT: Completeness information not available.
LINEAGE/PROCESS STEP:
PROCESS DESCRIPTION: The primary source of the manuscript records in this file is from U.S. Weather Bureau (now known as the National Weather Service) first order stations during the period 1874-1969.
PROCESS DATE: Unknown
Access Constraints
ACCESS CONSTRAINTS: None
DISTRIBUTION LIABILITY: Every effort has been made to ensure that these data are accurate and reliable within the limits of current NOAA quality control procedures. NOAA can only certify that the data provided to its customers is an authentic copy of the records which were accepted for inclusion in NOAA archives. NOAA cannot assume liability for any damages caused by any errors or omissions in the data, nor as a result of the failure of the data to function on a particular system. NOAA makes no warranty, expressed or implied, nor does the fact of distribution constitute such a warranty.
Use Constraints
None
Data Set Progress
COMPLETE
Personnel
Role:
INVESTIGATOR
Email:
PLarsen at bigelow.org
Contact Address:
Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences
City:
West Boothbay Harbor
Province or State:
ME
Postal Code:
04575
Publications/References
Larsen, P.F., A.C. Johnson and L.F. Doggett. 1983. Environmental Benchmark Studies in Casco Bay - Portland Harbor, Maine, April 1980. NOAA Technical Memorandum NMFS-F/NEC-19. 173 pp.
Creation and Review Dates
DIF Creation Date:
2010-01-12
Last DIF Revision Date:
2010-04-16
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