Mascaut, Faustine; Hammargren, Roger; Forkman, Peter: Ground-based atmospheric solar radiation measurements at the Onsala Space Observatory (Sweden) between 2009 and 2025 [dataset]. PANGAEA, https://doi.pangaea.de/10.1594/PANGAEA.984085 (dataset in review)
Abstract:
This dataset comprises continuous ground-based atmospheric measurements collected at the Onsala Space Observatory (latitude: 57.39245°N, longitude: 11.91729°E), located on the Swedish west coast. It includes two time series: (1) Meteorological parameters measured by a Vaisala WXT520 weather transmitter from 20 August 2009 to 30 April 2025 at a height of 16.1 m above sea level. The parameters include air temperature, relative humidity, atmospheric pressure, wind speed, wind gusts, wind direction, and precipitation (intensity, cumulative rainfall over 1-hour and 24-hours). (2) Global horizontal solar irradiance measurements recorded at 1-minute intervals from 8 August 2018 to 30 April 2025, using a Kipp & Zonen SMP6-V smart pyranometer with a 180° field of view installed at 12 m height. With its high temporal resolution and multi-year coverage, this dataset offers an important resource for analyzing local weather patterns, seasonal variability, and long-term atmospheric trends. It also complements existing regional records and contributes to atmospheric modeling and environmental studies in northern Europe. These measurements have additionally been used in a companion scientific study that examines long-term climate trends and seasonal dynamics at the Onsala Space Observatory (Mascaut et al. 2025).
Related to:
Mascaut, Faustine; Hammargren, Roger; Forkman, Peter (in prep.): Ground-Based Atmospheric Measurements at the Onsala Space Observatory (Sweden): Data & Trends (2009-2025). Earth System Science Data Discussions
Coverage:
Latitude: 57.395350 * Longitude: 11.925274
Date/Time Start: 2018-08-08T09:01:00 * Date/Time End: 2025-04-30T23:59:00
Minimum HEIGHT above ground: 12 m * Maximum HEIGHT above ground: 12 m
Event(s):
Parameter(s):
| # | Name | Short Name | Unit | Principal Investigator | Method/Device | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DATE/TIME | Date/Time | Mascaut, Faustine | Geocode | ||
| 2 | HEIGHT above ground | Height | m | Mascaut, Faustine | Geocode | |
| 3 | Short-wave downward (GLOBAL) radiation | SWD | W/m2 | Mascaut, Faustine | Pyranometer, Kipp & Zonen, SMP6 |
License:
Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC-BY-4.0) (License comes into effect after moratorium ends)
Status:
Curation Level: Enhanced curation (CurationLevelC)
Size:
3487995 data points
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