One-minute resolution data records incoming short-wave solar and outgoing long-wave thermal radiation at Macquarie Island. Measurements are derived from a Kipp and Zonan CMP21 pyranometer and a CGR4 pyrgeometer, collected by the Australian Antarctic Data Centre (AU_AADC). The dataset's last recorded update was in December 2017.
Use Cases
- Analyze diurnal and seasonal cycles in Scaled Irradiances Ave (W/m2) for both pyranometer and pyrgeometer data.
- Model the relationship between Sensor Temperature (degrees C) and Raw sample Min/Max (uV) for instrument calibration studies.
- Detect extreme radiative events by identifying outliers in Scaled Irradiances Max (W/m2) values.
- Correlate Logger temperature (Lab. degrees C) with radiation measurements to assess sensor stability.
- Study the spectral energy partition by comparing short-wave (pyranometer) and long-wave (pyrgeometer) Scaled Irradiances Ave.
Strengths
- High temporal resolution with 1-minute sampling for detailed analysis.
- Provides multiple statistical metrics per instrument: Ave, Stdev, Max, Min for both raw and scaled data.
Limitations
- Data recency is limited, with the last update recorded in 2017.
- Specific sample size, geographic scope beyond the single station, and data completeness are unknown.
Provenance
- Source
- Australian Antarctic Data Centre (AU_AADC) via NASA Earthdata.
- Collection Method
- Measured with a Kipp and Zonan CMP21 Pyranometer and CGR4 Pyrgeometer.
- Time Range
- null
- Freshness
- Last updated 2017-12-31.
- Geography
- Macquarie Island Clean Air Lab (-54.499586°S, 158.934626°E).