METLOCS

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