Australian Bureau of Meteorology (2022): Horizon at station Cocos Island [dataset]. Bureau of Meteorology Research Centre, Melbourne, PANGAEA, https://doi.org/10.1594/PANGAEA.947049
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Abstract:
The ideal site for the measurement of solar and terrestrial radiation for meteorological purposes is one that has a completely flat horizon. The WMO Guide to Meteorological Instruments and Methods of Observation (WMO No. 8) recommends that if possible no obstruction should be present, particularly within the azimuth range of sunrise and sunset over the year. This dataset describes the horizon at the BSRN radiation site COC as additional information on the site's surroundings.
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Coverage:
Latitude: -12.193000 * Longitude: 96.835000
Date/Time Start: 2004-09-14T00:00:00 * Date/Time End: 2004-09-14T00:00:00
Minimum Elevation: 6.0 m * Maximum Elevation: 6.0 m
Event(s):
COC (Cocos Island) * Latitude: -12.193000 * Longitude: 96.835000 * Date/Time: 2004-09-14T00:00:00 * Elevation: 6.0 m * Location: Cocos (Keeling) Islands * Method/Device: Monitoring station (MONS) * Comment: BSRN station no: 47; Surface type: grass; Topography type: flat, rural; Horizon: doi:10.1594/PANGAEA.947049; Station scientist: Matt Tully (m.tully@bom.gov.au)
Parameter(s):
| # | Name | Short Name | Unit | Principal Investigator | Method/Device | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Azimuth | Azim | deg | Australian Bureau of Meteorology | ||
| 2 | Elevation angle | alpha | deg | Australian Bureau of Meteorology |
License:
Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC-BY-4.0)
Status:
Curation Level: Enhanced curation (CurationLevelC)
Size:
90 data points