WIS2 Global Cache: Real-Time Earth System Data from WMO Member Nations

Global real-time Earth system data sourced from all World Meteorological Organisation Member countries and territories. The Met Office and NOAA operate this Global Cache service, curating and publishing the dataset on behalf of the WMO. Data is retained for a 24-hour period.

Use Cases

• Develop real-time weather forecasting models based on global meteorological data.
• Analyze Earth system dynamics based on data from WMO member nations.
• Build climate monitoring applications based on 24-hour rolling data retention.
• Validate numerical weather prediction models based on operational global data feeds.

Strengths

• Data is sourced from all WMO Member countries and territories, providing global coverage.
• Data is retained for 24-hours, indicating a focus on real-time or near-real-time information.
• Curated and published by authoritative organizations (Met Office and NOAA) on behalf of the WMO.

Limitations

• Row count, column definitions, and sample data are unknown, limiting suitability assessment.
• Last update date is unknown; freshness unverified.
• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.

Provenance

Source

World Meteorological Organisation (WMO), via its Member countries and territories.

Collection Method

Sourced from WMO Member countries and curated by the Met Office and NOAA.

Time Range

Real-time with a 24-hour retention period.

Freshness

Data is described as real-time and retained for 24-hours, suggesting high update frequency.

Geography

Global