High Arctic Meteorology and Soil Temperature Record

Hourly and daily meteorological and soil temperature measurements from a remote monitoring station on Ellesmere Island's Fosheim Peninsula. Data collection began in June 1988, supported by the Canadian Climate Centre and Geological Survey of Canada, with primary research conducted from 1989 to 1994. The dataset is quality-controlled and was created to study relationships between climate and geomorphic processes in the High Arctic.

Use Cases

• Analyzing relationships between air temperature, wind speed, and ground temperature for permafrost dynamics studies.
• Calibrating climate models using long-term, quality-controlled records of solar radiation and relative humidity.
• Investigating short and long-term climatic variability to predict the geologic impact of global change.
• Using snow depth and vegetation temperature data for interdisciplinary studies on modern Arctic conditions.

Strengths

• Data collection spans at least six years, from the station's installation in June 1988 through the primary research period ending in 1994.
• Measurements include four distinct ground temperature probes, an experimental vegetation temperature sensor, and a snow depth sensor.
• The dataset is explicitly noted as having undergone quality control procedures and is fully documented.
• Research produced a major synthesis involving 34 participants and 20 papers, indicating rigorous peer use.

Limitations

• Conflicting last-update dates exist between platforms: one lists 1994-04-30, while another lists a future date of 2026 03-13.
• Specific row counts, file sizes, and the complete column schema are not provided by any source.

Provenance

Source

Arctic Adaptation Division, Canadian Climate Centre, Atmospheric Environment Service (CCC/AES) with field support from the Geological Survey of Canada (GSC).

Collection Method

Instrumentation included a Campbell Scientific CR10 micrologger with sensors for air temperature, relative humidity, wind speed/direction, solar radiation, snow depth, vegetation temperature, and four ground temperatures, powered by solar panels.

Time Range

1988-06 to 1994-04

Freshness

1994-04-30 23:59:59.999000

Geography

Hot Weather Creek, Fosheim Peninsula, Ellesmere Island, Northwest Territories, Canada.