Atmosphere
Atmospheric variables include temperature, precipitation, wind, pressure, clouds, greenhouse gases, and much more. Overview pages summarize and compare selected datasets of a given variable.
To find a specific dataset or variable, jump to the search box below or click your desired variable from among the blue sub-category buttons. Note that the classification of datasets by variable is approximate, especially for large, multi-variable datasets like reanalyses.
To see only the datasets accompanied by in-depth commentary, select the "Datasets with guidance" button when using the search box.
Sub-categories
Climate datasets
JRA-3Q Atmospheric Reanalysis
Years of Record
- 1947-09 to Present
The Japanese Reanalysis for Three Quarters of a Century (JRA-3Q) is the third generation long-term reanalysis product developed by the Japanese Meteorological Agency (JMA…
Main variables and Earth System components
Atmosphere Air Temperature Geopotential Height Precipitable waterExperts contributing reviews
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Extended Edited Synoptic Cloud Reports Archive (EECRA) from Ships and Land Stations Over the Globe
Years of Record
- 1952-01 to 2008-12
"The Extended Edited Synoptic Cloud Reports Archive makes use of routine synoptic observations made by humans on ships over the ocean and at weather stations over land.…
Experts contributing reviews
- Norris, Joel
Cloud Dataset Overview
Years of Record
- 1982-01 to 2009-12
Clouds cover about 70% of the earth's surface. They are important components of the cliimate's water and energy budgets. Historically, cloud reports have come from station…
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Formats
- N/A
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Timestep
- Climatology, Monthly
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Domain
- Global
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Collections
- Overview / Comparison page
Experts contributing reviews
- Stubenrauch, Claudia
CAM6+DART Reanalysis and Surface Forcings
Years of Record
- 01-2011 to 12-2020
The CAM6+DART (Community Atmospheric Model version 6 + Data Assimilation Research Testbed) Reanalysis is an 80-member global atmospheric reanalysis with 6 hourly output…
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Formats
- N/A
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Timestep
- Sub-daily, Weekly
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Domain
- Global
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Collections
- Boundary Conditions
Experts contributing reviews
- Raeder, Kevin