Forty years of noctilucent cloud observations were recorded near Moscow from 1962 to 2001. The dataset includes statistical analyses of interannual variability and comparisons with data from western Europe. It was compiled by the organization SCIOPS.
Use Cases
- Analyze interannual variability of noctilucent cloud occurrence over the 40-year period.
- Compare observation records from the Moscow region with contemporaneous data from western Europe.
- Identify long-term trends or cycles in noctilucent cloud activity as a potential climate indicator.
Strengths
- Covers a long temporal span of 40 years (1962-2001).
- Includes comparative analysis with data from another geographic region (western Europe).
Limitations
- Specific data volume (row count, column details) is unknown.
- The dataset is temporally stale, with no updates since 2001.
Provenance
- Source
- NASA Earthdata, organization SCIOPS.
- Collection Method
- Ground-based observations.
- Time Range
- 1962 to 2001.
- Freshness
- Last updated on 2001-12-31.
- Geography
- Moscow region, with comparative data from western Europe.