Storm of the Century Atmospheric Data from March 1993

COMET Case Study 001 provides observational and model data from the March 1993 superstorm that impacted the eastern United States. The dataset was compiled by the COMET program and archived by UCAR/JOSS/NOAA/CODIAC. Data collection is centered on the storm's peak period around March 14, 1993.

Use Cases

• Analyze storm track and intensity evolution using geospatial pressure and wind velocity fields.
• Validate numerical weather prediction model outputs against historical atmospheric profiles and surface observations.
• Study precipitation patterns and snowfall totals from the event using hydrometeor data.
• Correlate satellite-derived cloud imagery with in-situ meteorological measurements for the storm period.

Strengths

• Focuses on a single, well-documented, and historically significant extreme weather event.
• Data is hosted and curated by authoritative meteorological organizations (UCAR/JOSS/NOAA).

Limitations

• Specific row counts, column names, and file formats are not provided in the source description.
• Data is from a single event in 1993, limiting temporal scope and modern comparability.
• The raw description lacks concrete details on data volume, resolution, or completeness.

Provenance

Source

UCAR/JOSS/NOAA/CODIAC archive, part of the COMET program case studies.

Collection Method

Compilation of observational data and model outputs related to the specific storm event.

Time Range

Centered on March 1993, particularly around March 14.

Freshness

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Geography

Primarily the eastern third of the United States, with likely broader atmospheric coverage.