The <Summary> is a brief description of the data set that allows potential users to determine if the data set is useful for their needs. The following are suggestions to populate the <Summary> field:

• Capitalization should follow standard constructs. For readability, all capital letters or all lower case letters should not be used. Use the appropriate case where applicable.
• Acronyms should be expanded to provide understanding.
• The <Summary> may contain tabular information.
• URLs will be automatically hyperlinked.
• Where applicable, the <Summary> should include brief statements of the following information:
• Data processing information (gridded, binned, swath, raw, algorithms used, necessary ancillary data sets).
• Date available.
• Data set organization (description of how data are organized within and by file).
• Methodology or analytical tools.
• Time gaps in data set coverage.
• Units and unit resolution.
• Similarities and differences of these data to other closely-related data sets.
• Purpose and/or intended use of data.
• Other pertinent information.