FIRE ASTEX SOFIA Radiation and Pressure Measurements from Le Suroit

Four intensive field observation periods from 1986 to 1992 form the core of this dataset, designed to improve cloud and radiation models. The data was collected by a consortium of French research organizations including CRPE, LA, CMM, IFREMER, and LMD during the Atlantic Stratocumulus Transition Experiment. Measurements focus on energy fluxes between the ocean surface and the atmospheric boundary layer.

Use Cases

• Calibrating satellite-derived cloud property estimates using coordinated surface and airborne observations.
• Analyzing heat, humidity, and momentum flux transfers at the sea-air interface for boundary layer studies.
• Investigating the life cycle and radiative properties of marine stratocumulus cloud systems.
• Studying atmospheric pressure, net radiation, and solar radiation measurements from a specific research vessel.

Strengths

• Data originates from four coordinated, intensive field observation (IFO) campaigns spanning from 1986 to 1992.
• Measurements combine satellite, airborne, and surface observations for multi-platform validation.
• Research involved multiple authoritative French organizations (e.g., CRPE, LMD, IFREMER) ensuring scientific rigor.

Limitations

• Specific column names, row counts, and dataset size are not provided by any source, limiting immediate usability.
• Conflicting 'last updated' dates (1992-06-19 vs. 2026-03 13) create uncertainty about metadata maintenance.
• The license is ambiguously noted as 'other-license-specified' without clear terms for reuse.

Provenance

Source

Consortium of French research groups (CRPE, LA, CMM, IFREMER, Service d'Aeronomie, LMD) with CNRM cooperation.

Collection Method

Coordinated field experiments using nested measurement boxes with instrumentation on satellite, aircraft, and surface platforms.

Time Range

1986 to 1992

Freshness

2026-03-13 02:53:21.798942

Geography

Eastern North Atlantic Ocean (ASTEX), southwestern coast of California, southeastern Kansas.