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    • Global Tropical Cyclones - ISCCP B1 Satellite Observations (HURSAT) (Version Superseded)

    Metadata Updated: April 1, 2026

    Please note, this dataset has been superseded by a newer version (see below). Users should not use this version except in rare cases (e.g., when reproducing previous studies that used this version). The "Global Tropical Cyclone ISCCP B1 Satellite Observations" (TC-B1) data consist of raw satellite observations derived from the ISCCP B1 data centered on historical tropical cyclones (TC). The data derive from the global constellation of geostationary satellites (GOES, GMS and Meteosat series) spanning 1983 through the present. The data are available at 3-hour intervals and are gridded to roughly 8km resolution. The data include infrared window, visible and other channels available from the satellite instruments. Hurricane database (HURDAT) and "best track" information (from the JTWC) were temporally-interpolated to match the satellite data resolution. The satellite data were then gridded to 8km, with grid centers fixed on the tropical cyclone center of circulation. Data include hurricanes from the North Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Ocean Basins. Data are provided in a convenient NetCDF format which is self-documenting and follows standard storage and meta-data conventions. This data set will be updated on an as needed basis.

    Access & Use Information

    License: No license information was provided. If this work was prepared by an officer or employee of the United States government as part of that person's official duties it is considered a U.S. Government Work.

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    Dates

    Metadata Date June 23, 2023
    Metadata Created Date April 1, 2026
    Metadata Updated Date April 1, 2026
    Reference Date(s) October 30, 2006 (publication), 2011-05 (superseded)
    Frequency Of Update notPlanned

    Metadata Source

    Harvested from ncdc

    Other Data Resources

    Additional Metadata

    Resource Type Dataset
    Metadata Date June 23, 2023
    Metadata Created Date April 1, 2026
    Metadata Updated Date April 1, 2026
    Reference Date(s) October 30, 2006 (publication), 2011-05 (superseded)
    Responsible Party NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (Point of Contact)
    Contact Email
    Guid gov.noaa.ncdc:C00629
    Access Constraints Distribution liability: NOAA and NCEI make no warranty, expressed or implied, regarding these data, nor does the fact of distribution constitute such a warranty. NOAA and NCEI cannot assume liability for any damages caused by any errors or omissions in these data. If appropriate, NCEI can only certify that the data it distributes are an authentic copy of the records that were accepted for inclusion in the NCEI archives., Use liability: NOAA and NCEI cannot provide any warranty as to the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of furnished data. Users assume responsibility to determine the usability of these data. The user is responsible for the results of any application of this data for other than its intended purpose., **Please note, this dataset has been superseded by a newer version. Users should not use this version except in rare cases (e.g., when reproducing previous studies that used this version).**
    Bbox East Long 180.0
    Bbox North Lat 70.0
    Bbox South Lat -65.0
    Bbox West Long -180.0
    Coupled Resource
    Frequency Of Update notPlanned
    Harvest Object Id ed0d0026-fd2e-45bc-b6ac-1109e0ef535d
    Harvest Source Id 2cb3ef77-1683-4c2a-9119-dc65e50917c6
    Harvest Source Title ncdc
    Licence
    Lineage
    Metadata Language eng; USA
    Metadata Type geospatial
    Old Spatial {"type": "Polygon", "coordinates": [[[-180.0, -65.0], [180.0, -65.0], [180.0, 70.0], [-180.0, 70.0], [-180.0, -65.0]]]}
    Progress superseded
    Spatial Data Service Type
    Spatial Reference System
    Spatial Harvester True
    Temporal Extent Begin 1983-07-01
    Temporal Extent End 2005-12-31

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