BOREAS AFM-05: Upper Air Network Data for Boreal Atmosphere

Over the Boreal Ecosystem-Atmosphere Study (BOREAS) region, this dataset provides large-scale atmospheric definition from a network of upper-air stations. It contains basic upper-air parameters, including atmospheric pressure, temperature, humidity, and winds, collected via radiosonde flights. Data collection occurred during field campaigns in 1993, 1994, and 1996, supplementing the existing AES aerological network.

Use Cases

• Analyzing large-scale atmospheric structure based on radiosonde-derived pressure and temperature profiles.
• Studying temporal and spatial variability of upper-air winds during boreal field campaigns.
• Validating regional climate models using historical humidity and temperature measurements from the BOREAS period.
• Investigating boreal ecosystem-atmosphere exchanges using the supplemented aerological network data.

Strengths

• Data collection spans three distinct field years (1993, 1994, 1996), providing temporal depth.
• Covers the entire BOREAS study region, offering large-scale spatial definition of the atmosphere.
• Cross-platform presence (Data.gov, NASA Earthdata) signals established importance and curation.

Limitations

• Column names and exact data structure are not specified in the provided metadata.
• There is a significant conflict in reported 'last updated' dates, ranging from 1996 to 2026, casting doubt on metadata maintenance.
• The dataset's size and row counts are unknown, limiting assessment of its scale.

Provenance

Source

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), BOREAS AFM-05 team

Collection Method

Collected and processed from numerous radiosonde flights during the BOREAS project.

Time Range

1993, 1994, 1996

Freshness

2026-03-13 12:52:22.257768

Geography

Boreal Ecosystem-Atmosphere Study (BOREAS) region