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NIMBUS7_NFOV_MLCE

Nimbus-7 Narrow Field of View (NFOV) Maximum Likelihood Cloud Estimation (MLCE) Data in Native Format

NIMBUS7_NFOV_MLCE data are Nimbus 7 Narrow Field of View (NFOV) Maximum Likelihood Cloud Estimation (MLCE) Data in Native Format.The NIMBUS7_NFOV_MLCE data set uses the Nimbus-7 measurements and the MLCE algorithm for better regional and temporal resolution. The Earth Radiation Budget (ERB) parameters, derived from the Nimbus-7 scanner measurements, were rederived in 1990 using a Maximum Likelihood Cloud Estimation (MLCE) algorithm similar, but not identical, to the Earth Radiation Budget Experiment (ERBE) algorithm. Daily and monthly means are presented on two commensurate equal area world grids: (167 km by 167 km) and (500 km by 500 km). The MLCE procedure also yielded a rough estimate of the regional cloud cover.The scanner took measurements from November 16, 1978 through June 20, 1980; however, only 13 months (May 1979 through May 1980) of data sampling were reprocessed using the Sorting into Angular Bins and MLCE algorithms. There was poorer temporal sampling during the first five months of the experiment.The Nimbus 7 research-and-development satellite served as a stabilized, earth-oriented platform for the testing of advanced systems for sensing and collecting data in the pollution, oceanographic and meteorological disciplines. The polar-orbiting spacecraft consisted of three major structures: (1) a hollow torus-shaped sensor mount, (2) solar paddles, and (3) a control housing unit that was connected to the sensor mount by a tripod truss structure.

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Distribution: Native

Temporal Extent:

1979-05-01 to 1980-05-31

Platform(s):

Nimbus-7

Data Center(s):

NASA/LARC/SD/ASDC

Instrument(s):

ERB

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Release Date: 1999-09-29T00:00:00.000Z

GENERAL DOCUMENTATION: https://asdc.larc.nasa.gov/project/NIMBUS7, ASDC Data and Information for Nimbus-7 ERB
GENERAL DOCUMENTATION: https://asdc.larc.nasa.gov/documents/nimbus7/guide/abstract_NIMBUS7_NFOV_MLCE.pdf, Temporary abstract provided as an interim guide for Nimbus-7 NFOV MLCE Data in Native Format
READ-ME: https://asdc.larc.nasa.gov/documents/nimbus7/readme/readme_nimbus7_nfov_mlce.ps, Nimbus 7 NFOV MLCE Direct File Download (.pdf) Readme
SCIENCE DATA PRODUCT SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION: https://asdc.larc.nasa.gov/documents/nimbus7/read_software/Makefile_nimbus7_nfov_mlce.txt, Read Software - nimbus7
HOW-TO: https://asdc.larc.nasa.gov/documents/nimbus7/read_software/nimbus7_mlce.c, Readme to receive output files for Nimbus 7_MLCE Data - Direct File Download (.c)
GENERAL DOCUMENTATION: https://asdc.larc.nasa.gov/documents/nimbus7/guide/nimbus7_project.pdf, Nimbus-7 Earth Radiation Budget (ERB) Langley DAAC Project/Campaign Document

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Data Dates

Creation	1999-09-28T00:00:00.000Z
Last Revision	2015-08-06T00:00:00.000Z

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Geolocated geophysical parameters

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Clear-Sky Albedo
Clear-Sky Longwave (LW) Flux
Clear-Sky Net Radiation
Clear-Sky Shortwave (SW) Flux
Cloud Amount
Longwave (LW) Flux
Net Radiation
Shortwave (SW) Flux

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CLIMATOLOGY/METEOROLOGY/ATMOSPHERE

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Project Short Name	Campaigns	Project Dates
NIMBUS-7	No campaigns listed.	No dates provided.

Coverage Type	Zone Identifier	Geometry	Granule Representation
HORIZONTAL		CARTESIAN	GEODETIC

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- CONTINENT
- NORTH AMERICA

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Atmospheric Science Data Center, Science Directorate, Langley Research Center, NASA
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Metadata Dates

Creation	1999-09-28T00:00:00.000Z
Last Revision	2021-02-24T00:00:00.000Z

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