Meteorological station locations, McMurdo Dry Valleys, Antarctica (1993-2022, ongoing)

Summary

Abstract: 

As part of the McMurdo Dry Valleys Long Term Ecological Research program (MCM LTER), meteorological data is collected from various locations throughout the McMurdo Dry Valleys of Antarctica. This dataset compiles the locations and history of the meteorological stations maintained by MCM LTER.

Date Range: 

November 1, 1993 to January 31, 2022
Data Citation
Doran, P.T., Fountain, A.G. 2022. Meteorological station locations, McMurdo Dry Valleys, Antarctica (1993-2022, ongoing). Environmental Data Initiative. DOI: 10.6073/pasta/e8115ff7b795c9c971882190f1771ac7. Dataset accessed 19 March 2024.
Dataset(s)

Variables (click to expand): 

DATASET CODE
  • Label: Dataset Code
  • Definition: Dataset code used for internal purposes.
  • Type: Nominal
  • Missing values: None specified
LOCATION_NAME
  • Label: Meteorological Station Name
  • Definition: Name of the associated Meteorological Station, reflecting its general location.
  • Type: Nominal
  • Missing values: None specified
METLOCID
  • Label: METLOCID
  • Definition: Unique ID assigned to the associated Meteorological Station.
  • Type: Nominal
  • Missing values: None specified
LATITUDE
  • Label: Latitude
  • Definition: Latitude of the associated Meteorological Station in decimal degrees.
  • Type: Physical quantity
  • Unit: degree
  • Maximum: 0
  • Minimum: -180
  • Precision: Not specified
  • Missing values:
    • Null = None given
LONGITUDE
  • Label: Longitude
  • Definition: Longitude of the associated Meteorological Station in decimal degrees.
  • Type: Physical quantity
  • Unit: degree
  • Maximum: 1
  • Minimum: -0
  • Precision: Not specified
  • Missing values:
    • Null = None given
ELEVATION
  • Label: Elevation
  • Definition: Elevation of the associated Meteorological Station in meters above sea level (masl). Values are approximate.
  • Type: Physical quantity
  • Unit: meter
  • Maximum: Not specified
  • Minimum: Not specified
  • Precision: Not specified
  • Missing values:
    • Null = None given
YEAR_INSTALLED
  • Label: Year Installed
  • Definition: The year in which the associated Meteorological Station was installed, if known.
  • Type: Date/time
  • Date format: YYYY
  • Missing values:
    • BLANK = Unknown
YEAR_REMOVED
  • Label: Year Removed
  • Definition: The year in which the associated Meteorological Station was removed, if known/applicable.
  • Type: Date/time
  • Date format: YYYY
  • Missing values:
    • BLANK = Unknown
DESCRIPTION
  • Label: Description
  • Definition: General notes about the Meteorological Station and its location.
  • Type: Nominal
  • Missing values: None specified
FILE_NAME
  • Label: Filename
  • Definition: Original file from which data were obtained.
  • Type: Nominal
  • Missing values: None specified

Short name: 

METLOCS

Dataset ID: 

7030
People

Principal Investigator(s): 

Contact: 

Associated Personnel: 

Field Crew
Data Manager
Former Field Crew
Former Data Manager