Adaptive Ecosystem Climatology Beta 6 Satellite Climatology

AEC Beta 6

Coverage Areas for the Adaptive Ecosystem Climatology.

The Adaptive Ecosystem Climatology (AEC) is produced by the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL). It consists of two datasets covering multiple regions of the ocean. One is a climatology derived from satellite data, the other is a climatology derived from a computer model of parts of the ocean that simulates physical and biological phenomena. The satellite climatology has data for chlorophyll concentration and sea surface temperature. The model climatology has fields for sea surface height, temperature, current, and concentrations of various types of plankton on the surface and underwater. Spatial resolution ranges from 1km to 4km depending on the product. These data are in NetCDF version 3 format with metadata attributes included.

Dataset Citation

Cite as: Naval Research Laboratory (2017): Adaptive Ecosystem Climatology Beta 6 Satellite Climatology. [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers of Environmental Information. [access date].

Dataset Identifiers

gov.noaa.ncdc:C01599
NCEI DSI 2030_02

ISO 19115-2 Metadata

C01599

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Download Data	NCEI THREDDS Catalog (download) THREDDS Data Service for the dataset. NCEI ERDDAP Server (download) ERDDAP Data Service for the East Coast dataset. NCEI ERDDAP Server (download) ERDDAP (3D) Data Service for the West Coast dataset
Distribution Formats	NetCDF (Version: 3)
Ordering Instructions	Contact NCEI for other distribution options and instructions.
Distributor	NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information [email protected]
Dataset Point of Contact	Customer Engagement Branch NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information 1-828-271-4800 [email protected]


Time Period	1980-01-01 to 2012-12-31 (time interval: 24-hour)
Spatial Bounding Box Coordinates	N: 46.0000 S: 22.9276 E: -62.9870 W: -82.0000 N: 53.0000 S: 29.4970 E: -114.5000 W: -135.0000
Spatial Coverage Map


General Documentation	NCEI Dataset Landing Page Landing page for the dataset. NCEI landing page for this dataset Dataset landing page with general information and access links for the dataset. Naval Research Laboratory Adaptive Ecosystem Climatology (AEC) Project Web Page Web page with information and access links to the dataset.
Associated Resources	Adaptive Ecosystem Climatology Beta 4 Model and Satellite Climatology NCEI landing page for Adaptive Ecosystem Climatology Beta 4 Model and Satellite Climatology Related dataset landing page with general information and access links for that dataset.


Publication Dates	publication: 2014-09-23
Edition	beta6
Data Presentation Form	Digital image
Dataset Progress Status	Complete - production of the data has been completed
Data Update Frequency	As needed
Purpose	These data could be used in climate and ocean modeling research.


Dataset Citation	Cite as: Naval Research Laboratory (2017): Adaptive Ecosystem Climatology Beta 6 Satellite Climatology. [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers of Environmental Information. [access date].
Cited Authors	DOD/USNAVY/NRL/MRY > Naval Research Laboratory, Monterey, U.S. Navy, U. S. Department of Defense
Originators	DOD/USNAVY/NRL/MRY > Naval Research Laboratory, Monterey, U.S. Navy, U. S. Department of Defense
Publishers	DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCEI > National Centers for Environmental Information, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce


Theme keywords	Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Science Keywords Earth Science > Climate Indicators > Atmospheric/Ocean Indicators > Surface Salinity Earth Science > Oceans > Sea Surface Topography > Sea Surface Height Earth Science > Oceans > Ocean Temperature > Sea Surface Temperature Earth Science > Oceans > Ocean Circulation > Ocean Currents Earth Science > Biosphere > Aquatic Ecosystems > Plankton > Phytoplankton Earth Science > Biological Classification > Plants > Microalgae > Diatoms Earth Science > Biosphere > Aquatic Ecosystems > Plankton > Zooplankton Earth Science > Oceans > Ocean Chemistry > Pigments > Chlorophyll Global Climate Observing System (GCOS) Essential Climate Variables (ECVs) Oceanic - Surface - Sea-surface Salinity Oceanic - Surface - Phytoplankton Oceanic - Surface - Ocean Colour Oceanic - Surface - Sea-surface Temperature Oceanic - Surface - Sea State
Data Center keywords	Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Data Center Keywords DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCDC > National Climatic Data Center, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCEI > National Centers for Environmental Information, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
Platform keywords	Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Platform Keywords AQUA > Earth Observing System, AQUA
Instrument keywords	Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Instrument Keywords AVHRR > Advanced Very High Resolution Radiometer MODIS > Moderate-Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer
Place keywords	Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Location Keywords Ocean > Atlantic Ocean > North Atlantic Ocean > Gulf Of Mexico Geographic Region > Northern Hemisphere Ocean > Pacific Ocean > Eastern Pacific Ocean
Project keywords	Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Project Keywords NOMADS > The NOAA Operational Model Archive and Distribution System MERRA > Modern Era Retrospective-analysis for Research and Applications
Data Resolution keywords	Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Horizontal Data Resolution Keywords 1 km - < 10 km or approximately .01 degree - < .09 degree
Stratum keywords	Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Location Keywords Vertical Location > Sea Surface


Use Constraints	Cite as: Naval Research Laboratory (2017): Adaptive Ecosystem Climatology Beta 6 Satellite Climatology. [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers of Environmental Information. [access date]. 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.
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.
Fees	In most cases, electronic downloads of the data are free. However, fees may apply for custom orders, data certifications, copies of analog materials, and data distribution on physical media.

Use Constraints

Cite as: Naval Research Laboratory (2017): Adaptive Ecosystem Climatology Beta 6 Satellite Climatology. [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers of Environmental Information. [access date].

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.

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.

Fees

In most cases, electronic downloads of the data are free. However, fees may apply for custom orders, data certifications, copies of analog materials, and data distribution on physical media.

Lineage information for: dataset
Lineage Statement	The model-based climatology is derived from a 33-year simulation (1980-2012) of a 4-km resolution coupled biophysical ocean model that used the Navy Coastal Ocean Model (NCOM) hydrodynamics and the Carbon Silicate Nitrogen Ecosystem (COSINE) marine biochemistry. The model assimilates altimetry data and satellite sea surface temperature from the AVHRR. It is forced by boundary conditions prescribed by the 1/8° Global NCOM and by atmospheric fluxes prescribed by NASA's Modern Era Retrospective-Analysis for Research and Applications (MERRA). The satellite daily climatology provides chlorophyll concentration and sea surface temperature derived from the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) level-1 data processed at 1-km resolution and spanning the period 2003-2013.
Processing Steps	AEC Beta 6 contains a satellite-based climatology for the United States.

Lineage information for: repository
Processing Steps	2015-04-22T00:00:00 - NOAA created the National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) by merging NOAA's National Climatic Data Center (NCDC), National Geophysical Data Center (NGDC), and National Oceanographic Data Center (NODC), including the National Coastal Data Development Center (NCDDC), per the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015, Public Law 113-235. NCEI launched publicly on April 22, 2015.

Last Modified: 2023-06-23

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