ERBE_S4GN_WFV_NF_N10_1: Earth Radiation Budget Satellite Data

ERBE_S4GN_WFV_NF_N10_1 contains gridded, monthly-averaged estimates of radiant flux at the top of the atmosphere from the Earth Radiation Budget Experiment. The data originates from non-scanner instruments on three satellites (ERBS, NOAA-9, NOAA-10) and is processed with a numerical filter cross-track enhancement. This dataset provides a gridded view of regional averages, contrasting with region-grouped products.

Use Cases

• Analyzing regional energy imbalances based on gridded top-of-atmosphere flux data.
• Validating climate model outputs using satellite-derived monthly radiation averages.
• Studying long-term changes in Earth's albedo and outgoing longwave radiation.
• Comparing radiation budget measurements from different satellite platforms (ERBS, NOAA-9, NOAA-10).

Strengths

• Data collection is explicitly stated as complete, providing a finalized record.
• Derived from a multi-satellite system (ERBS, NOAA-9, NOAA-10), offering multiple observational perspectives.
• Processed with a numerical filter cross-track enhancement, suggesting quality control.

Limitations

• Column names and specific data structure are unknown, hindering precise analysis.
• Conflicting 'last updated' dates (1995-11-30 vs. 2026-04-10) create uncertainty about metadata freshness.
• Exact data volume (size, row count) is unspecified across all sources.

Provenance

Source

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

Collection Method

Satellite measurements from the Earth Radiation Budget Experiment (ERBE) non-scanner instruments.

Freshness

1995-11-30 23:59:59.999000

Geography

Global