Downwelling surface radiative fluxes are measured at the meteorological station on Jan Mayen Island in the Greenland Sea. Data collection was supported by the Norwegian Research Council and performed by station personnel. The dataset was last updated in May 2010.
Use Cases
- Analyze temporal trends in downwelling shortwave and longwave radiation fluxes from the station's pyranometer and pyrgeometer measurements.
- Model surface energy balance for the Arctic region using observed radiative flux data averaged over one-minute intervals.
- Validate satellite-derived surface radiation products against ground-based measurements from the Jan Mayen station.
- Study the impact of Arctic meteorological conditions on radiative fluxes, noting potential errors in recorded sensor temperatures.
Strengths
- Data is averaged over one-minute intervals, providing high temporal resolution.
- Quality control procedures were applied specifically to the radiative parameters.
Limitations
- The dataset's temporal coverage is unclear and it has not been updated since 2010.
- Sensor temperature readings may contain errors, as noted in the description.
- The sample size, geographic scope, and specific measurement ranges are unknown.
Provenance
- Source
- SCIOPS, with support from the Norwegian Research Council.
- Collection Method
- Measurements made using Kipp and Zonen CMP21 and CGR4 pyranometers and pyrgeometers, with daily maintenance by station personnel.
- Time Range
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- Freshness
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- Geography
- Jan Mayen Island in the Greenland Sea.