Dataset Information

History: Original file generated: Sun Jun 7 05:56:31 2015 GMT
Filename: MERRA2_100.tavgU_2d_slv_Nx.199104.nc4
Comment: GMAO filename: d5124_m2_jan79.tavg1_2d_slv_Nx.diurnal.199104.nc4
Conventions: CF-1
Institution: NASA Global Modeling and Assimilation Office
References: http://gmao.gsfc.nasa.gov
Format: NetCDF-4/HDF-5
SpatialCoverage: global
VersionID: 5.12.4
TemporalRange: 1980-01-01 -> 2016-12-31
identifier_product_doi_authority: http://dx.doi.org/
ShortName: M2TUNXSLV
RangeBeginningDate: 1991-04-01
RangeEndingDate: 1991-04-30
GranuleID: MERRA2_100.tavgU_2d_slv_Nx.199104.nc4
ProductionDateTime: Original file generated: Sun Jun 7 05:56:31 2015 GMT
LongName: MERRA2 tavg1_2d_slv_Nx: 2d,1-Hourly,Time-Averaged,Single-Level,Assimilation,Single-Level Diagnostics Diurnal Mean
Title: MERRA2 tavg1_2d_slv_Nx: 2d,1-Hourly,Time-Averaged,Single-Level,Assimilation,Single-Level Diagnostics Diurnal Mean
SouthernmostLatitude: -90.0
NorthernmostLatitude: 90.0
WesternmostLongitude: -180.0
EasternmostLongitude: 179.375
LatitudeResolution: 0.5
LongitudeResolution: 0.625
DataResolution: 0.5 x 0.625
Source: CVS tag: GEOSadas-5_12_4
Contact: http://gmao.gsfc.nasa.gov
identifier_product_doi: 10.5067/AFOK0TPEVQEK
RangeBeginningTime: 00:00:00.000000
RangeEndingTime: 23:59:59.000000
Unlimited_Dimension: time


Variables in this Dataset

U2M: Array of 32 bit Reals [time = 0..23][lat = 0..360][lon = 0..575]
long_name: 2-meter_eastward_wind
units: m s-1
_FillValue: 9.999999870e+14
missing_value: 9.999999870e+14
fmissing_value: 9.999999870e+14
vmax: 9.999999870e+14
vmin: -9.999999870e+14
valid_range: -9.999999870e+14, 9.999999870e+14
origname: U2M
fullnamepath: /U2M
V250: Array of 32 bit Reals [time = 0..23][lat = 0..360][lon = 0..575]
long_name: northward_wind_at_250_hPa
units: m s-1
_FillValue: 9.999999870e+14
missing_value: 9.999999870e+14
fmissing_value: 9.999999870e+14
vmax: 9.999999870e+14
vmin: -9.999999870e+14
valid_range: -9.999999870e+14, 9.999999870e+14
origname: V250
fullnamepath: /V250
TROPT: Array of 32 bit Reals [time = 0..23][lat = 0..360][lon = 0..575]
long_name: tropopause_temperature_using_blended_TROPP_estimate
units: K
_FillValue: 9.999999870e+14
missing_value: 9.999999870e+14
fmissing_value: 9.999999870e+14
vmax: 9.999999870e+14
vmin: -9.999999870e+14
valid_range: -9.999999870e+14, 9.999999870e+14
origname: TROPT
fullnamepath: /TROPT
TROPPB: Array of 32 bit Reals [time = 0..23][lat = 0..360][lon = 0..575]
long_name: tropopause_pressure_based_on_blended_estimate
units: Pa
_FillValue: 9.999999870e+14
missing_value: 9.999999870e+14
fmissing_value: 9.999999870e+14
vmax: 9.999999870e+14
vmin: -9.999999870e+14
valid_range: -9.999999870e+14, 9.999999870e+14
origname: TROPPB
fullnamepath: /TROPPB
T2M: Array of 32 bit Reals [time = 0..23][lat = 0..360][lon = 0..575]
long_name: 2-meter_air_temperature
units: K
_FillValue: 9.999999870e+14
missing_value: 9.999999870e+14
fmissing_value: 9.999999870e+14
vmax: 9.999999870e+14
vmin: -9.999999870e+14
valid_range: -9.999999870e+14, 9.999999870e+14
origname: T2M
fullnamepath: /T2M
TQL: Array of 32 bit Reals [time = 0..23][lat = 0..360][lon = 0..575]
long_name: total_precipitable_liquid_water
units: kg m-2
_FillValue: 9.999999870e+14
missing_value: 9.999999870e+14
fmissing_value: 9.999999870e+14
vmax: 9.999999870e+14
vmin: -9.999999870e+14
valid_range: -9.999999870e+14, 9.999999870e+14
origname: TQL
fullnamepath: /TQL
T500: Array of 32 bit Reals [time = 0..23][lat = 0..360][lon = 0..575]
long_name: air_temperature_at_500_hPa
units: K
_FillValue: 9.999999870e+14
missing_value: 9.999999870e+14
fmissing_value: 9.999999870e+14
vmax: 9.999999870e+14
vmin: -9.999999870e+14
valid_range: -9.999999870e+14, 9.999999870e+14
origname: T500
fullnamepath: /T500
TOX: Array of 32 bit Reals [time = 0..23][lat = 0..360][lon = 0..575]
long_name: total_column_odd_oxygen
units: kg m-2
_FillValue: 9.999999870e+14
missing_value: 9.999999870e+14
fmissing_value: 9.999999870e+14
vmax: 9.999999870e+14
vmin: -9.999999870e+14
valid_range: -9.999999870e+14, 9.999999870e+14
origname: TOX
fullnamepath: /TOX
U850: Array of 32 bit Reals [time = 0..23][lat = 0..360][lon = 0..575]
long_name: eastward_wind_at_850_hPa
units: m s-1
_FillValue: 9.999999870e+14
missing_value: 9.999999870e+14
fmissing_value: 9.999999870e+14
vmax: 9.999999870e+14
vmin: -9.999999870e+14
valid_range: -9.999999870e+14, 9.999999870e+14
origname: U850
fullnamepath: /U850
PS: Array of 32 bit Reals [time = 0..23][lat = 0..360][lon = 0..575]
long_name: surface_pressure
units: Pa
_FillValue: 9.999999870e+14
missing_value: 9.999999870e+14
fmissing_value: 9.999999870e+14
vmax: 9.999999870e+14
vmin: -9.999999870e+14
valid_range: -9.999999870e+14, 9.999999870e+14
origname: PS
fullnamepath: /PS
V850: Array of 32 bit Reals [time = 0..23][lat = 0..360][lon = 0..575]
long_name: northward_wind_at_850_hPa
units: m s-1
_FillValue: 9.999999870e+14
missing_value: 9.999999870e+14
fmissing_value: 9.999999870e+14
vmax: 9.999999870e+14
vmin: -9.999999870e+14
valid_range: -9.999999870e+14, 9.999999870e+14
origname: V850
fullnamepath: /V850
OMEGA500: Array of 32 bit Reals [time = 0..23][lat = 0..360][lon = 0..575]
long_name: omega_at_500_hPa
units: Pa s-1
_FillValue: 9.999999870e+14
missing_value: 9.999999870e+14
fmissing_value: 9.999999870e+14
vmax: 9.999999870e+14
vmin: -9.999999870e+14
valid_range: -9.999999870e+14, 9.999999870e+14
origname: OMEGA500
fullnamepath: /OMEGA500
H250: Array of 32 bit Reals [time = 0..23][lat = 0..360][lon = 0..575]
long_name: height_at_250_hPa
units: m
_FillValue: 9.999999870e+14
missing_value: 9.999999870e+14
fmissing_value: 9.999999870e+14
vmax: 9.999999870e+14
vmin: -9.999999870e+14
valid_range: -9.999999870e+14, 9.999999870e+14
origname: H250
fullnamepath: /H250
Q250: Array of 32 bit Reals [time = 0..23][lat = 0..360][lon = 0..575]
long_name: specific_humidity_at_250_hPa
units: kg kg-1
_FillValue: 9.999999870e+14
missing_value: 9.999999870e+14
fmissing_value: 9.999999870e+14
vmax: 9.999999870e+14
vmin: -9.999999870e+14
valid_range: -9.999999870e+14, 9.999999870e+14
origname: Q250
fullnamepath: /Q250
T2MDEW: Array of 32 bit Reals [time = 0..23][lat = 0..360][lon = 0..575]
long_name: dew_point_temperature_at_2_m
units: K
_FillValue: 9.999999870e+14
missing_value: 9.999999870e+14
fmissing_value: 9.999999870e+14
vmax: 9.999999870e+14
vmin: -9.999999870e+14
valid_range: -9.999999870e+14, 9.999999870e+14
origname: T2MDEW
fullnamepath: /T2MDEW
PBLTOP: Array of 32 bit Reals [time = 0..23][lat = 0..360][lon = 0..575]
long_name: pbltop_pressure
units: Pa
_FillValue: 9.999999870e+14
missing_value: 9.999999870e+14
fmissing_value: 9.999999870e+14
vmax: 9.999999870e+14
vmin: -9.999999870e+14
valid_range: -9.999999870e+14, 9.999999870e+14
origname: PBLTOP
fullnamepath: /PBLTOP
CLDPRS: Array of 32 bit Reals [time = 0..23][lat = 0..360][lon = 0..575]
long_name: cloud_top_pressure
units: Pa
_FillValue: 9.999999870e+14
missing_value: 9.999999870e+14
fmissing_value: 9.999999870e+14
vmax: 9.999999870e+14
vmin: -9.999999870e+14
valid_range: -9.999999870e+14, 9.999999870e+14
origname: CLDPRS
fullnamepath: /CLDPRS
V50M: Array of 32 bit Reals [time = 0..23][lat = 0..360][lon = 0..575]
long_name: northward_wind_at_50_meters
units: m s-1
_FillValue: 9.999999870e+14
missing_value: 9.999999870e+14
fmissing_value: 9.999999870e+14
vmax: 9.999999870e+14
vmin: -9.999999870e+14
valid_range: -9.999999870e+14, 9.999999870e+14
origname: V50M
fullnamepath: /V50M
Q500: Array of 32 bit Reals [time = 0..23][lat = 0..360][lon = 0..575]
long_name: specific_humidity_at_500_hPa
units: kg kg-1
_FillValue: 9.999999870e+14
missing_value: 9.999999870e+14
fmissing_value: 9.999999870e+14
vmax: 9.999999870e+14
vmin: -9.999999870e+14
valid_range: -9.999999870e+14, 9.999999870e+14
origname: Q500
fullnamepath: /Q500
DISPH: Array of 32 bit Reals [time = 0..23][lat = 0..360][lon = 0..575]
long_name: zero_plane_displacement_height
units: m
_FillValue: 9.999999870e+14
missing_value: 9.999999870e+14
fmissing_value: 9.999999870e+14
vmax: 9.999999870e+14
vmin: -9.999999870e+14
valid_range: -9.999999870e+14, 9.999999870e+14
origname: DISPH
fullnamepath: /DISPH
H1000: Array of 32 bit Reals [time = 0..23][lat = 0..360][lon = 0..575]
long_name: height_at_1000_mb
units: m
_FillValue: 9.999999870e+14
missing_value: 9.999999870e+14
fmissing_value: 9.999999870e+14
vmax: 9.999999870e+14
vmin: -9.999999870e+14
valid_range: -9.999999870e+14, 9.999999870e+14
origname: H1000
fullnamepath: /H1000
TO3: Array of 32 bit Reals [time = 0..23][lat = 0..360][lon = 0..575]
long_name: total_column_ozone
units: Dobsons
_FillValue: 9.999999870e+14
missing_value: 9.999999870e+14
fmissing_value: 9.999999870e+14
vmax: 9.999999870e+14
vmin: -9.999999870e+14
valid_range: -9.999999870e+14, 9.999999870e+14
origname: TO3
fullnamepath: /TO3
TS: Array of 32 bit Reals [time = 0..23][lat = 0..360][lon = 0..575]
long_name: surface_skin_temperature
units: K
_FillValue: 9.999999870e+14
missing_value: 9.999999870e+14
fmissing_value: 9.999999870e+14
vmax: 9.999999870e+14
vmin: -9.999999870e+14
valid_range: -9.999999870e+14, 9.999999870e+14
origname: TS
fullnamepath: /TS
T10M: Array of 32 bit Reals [time = 0..23][lat = 0..360][lon = 0..575]
long_name: 10-meter_air_temperature
units: K
_FillValue: 9.999999870e+14
missing_value: 9.999999870e+14
fmissing_value: 9.999999870e+14
vmax: 9.999999870e+14
vmin: -9.999999870e+14
valid_range: -9.999999870e+14, 9.999999870e+14
origname: T10M
fullnamepath: /T10M
TROPPT: Array of 32 bit Reals [time = 0..23][lat = 0..360][lon = 0..575]
long_name: tropopause_pressure_based_on_thermal_estimate
units: Pa
_FillValue: 9.999999870e+14
missing_value: 9.999999870e+14
fmissing_value: 9.999999870e+14
vmax: 9.999999870e+14
vmin: -9.999999870e+14
valid_range: -9.999999870e+14, 9.999999870e+14
origname: TROPPT
fullnamepath: /TROPPT
TQI: Array of 32 bit Reals [time = 0..23][lat = 0..360][lon = 0..575]
long_name: total_precipitable_ice_water
units: kg m-2
_FillValue: 9.999999870e+14
missing_value: 9.999999870e+14
fmissing_value: 9.999999870e+14
vmax: 9.999999870e+14
vmin: -9.999999870e+14
valid_range: -9.999999870e+14, 9.999999870e+14
origname: TQI
fullnamepath: /TQI
SLP: Array of 32 bit Reals [time = 0..23][lat = 0..360][lon = 0..575]
long_name: sea_level_pressure
units: Pa
_FillValue: 9.999999870e+14
missing_value: 9.999999870e+14
fmissing_value: 9.999999870e+14
vmax: 9.999999870e+14
vmin: -9.999999870e+14
valid_range: -9.999999870e+14, 9.999999870e+14
origname: SLP
fullnamepath: /SLP
U250: Array of 32 bit Reals [time = 0..23][lat = 0..360][lon = 0..575]
long_name: eastward_wind_at_250_hPa
units: m s-1
_FillValue: 9.999999870e+14
missing_value: 9.999999870e+14
fmissing_value: 9.999999870e+14
vmax: 9.999999870e+14
vmin: -9.999999870e+14
valid_range: -9.999999870e+14, 9.999999870e+14
origname: U250
fullnamepath: /U250
Q850: Array of 32 bit Reals [time = 0..23][lat = 0..360][lon = 0..575]
long_name: specific_humidity_at_850_hPa
units: kg kg-1
_FillValue: 9.999999870e+14
missing_value: 9.999999870e+14
fmissing_value: 9.999999870e+14
vmax: 9.999999870e+14
vmin: -9.999999870e+14
valid_range: -9.999999870e+14, 9.999999870e+14
origname: Q850
fullnamepath: /Q850
ZLCL: Array of 32 bit Reals [time = 0..23][lat = 0..360][lon = 0..575]
long_name: lifting_condensation_level
units: m
_FillValue: 9.999999870e+14
missing_value: 9.999999870e+14
fmissing_value: 9.999999870e+14
vmax: 9.999999870e+14
vmin: -9.999999870e+14
valid_range: -9.999999870e+14, 9.999999870e+14
origname: ZLCL
fullnamepath: /ZLCL
TQV: Array of 32 bit Reals [time = 0..23][lat = 0..360][lon = 0..575]
long_name: total_precipitable_water_vapor
units: kg m-2
_FillValue: 9.999999870e+14
missing_value: 9.999999870e+14
fmissing_value: 9.999999870e+14
vmax: 9.999999870e+14
vmin: -9.999999870e+14
valid_range: -9.999999870e+14, 9.999999870e+14
origname: TQV
fullnamepath: /TQV
V2M: Array of 32 bit Reals [time = 0..23][lat = 0..360][lon = 0..575]
long_name: 2-meter_northward_wind
units: m s-1
_FillValue: 9.999999870e+14
missing_value: 9.999999870e+14
fmissing_value: 9.999999870e+14
vmax: 9.999999870e+14
vmin: -9.999999870e+14
valid_range: -9.999999870e+14, 9.999999870e+14
origname: V2M
fullnamepath: /V2M
T250: Array of 32 bit Reals [time = 0..23][lat = 0..360][lon = 0..575]
long_name: air_temperature_at_250_hPa
units: K
_FillValue: 9.999999870e+14
missing_value: 9.999999870e+14
fmissing_value: 9.999999870e+14
vmax: 9.999999870e+14
vmin: -9.999999870e+14
valid_range: -9.999999870e+14, 9.999999870e+14
origname: T250
fullnamepath: /T250
TROPQ: Array of 32 bit Reals [time = 0..23][lat = 0..360][lon = 0..575]
long_name: tropopause_specific_humidity_using_blended_TROPP_estimate
units: kg kg-1
_FillValue: 9.999999870e+14
missing_value: 9.999999870e+14
fmissing_value: 9.999999870e+14
vmax: 9.999999870e+14
vmin: -9.999999870e+14
valid_range: -9.999999870e+14, 9.999999870e+14
origname: TROPQ
fullnamepath: /TROPQ
V10M: Array of 32 bit Reals [time = 0..23][lat = 0..360][lon = 0..575]
long_name: 10-meter_northward_wind
units: m s-1
_FillValue: 9.999999870e+14
missing_value: 9.999999870e+14
fmissing_value: 9.999999870e+14
vmax: 9.999999870e+14
vmin: -9.999999870e+14
valid_range: -9.999999870e+14, 9.999999870e+14
origname: V10M
fullnamepath: /V10M
H850: Array of 32 bit Reals [time = 0..23][lat = 0..360][lon = 0..575]
long_name: height_at_850_hPa
units: m
_FillValue: 9.999999870e+14
missing_value: 9.999999870e+14
fmissing_value: 9.999999870e+14
vmax: 9.999999870e+14
vmin: -9.999999870e+14
valid_range: -9.999999870e+14, 9.999999870e+14
origname: H850
fullnamepath: /H850
T850: Array of 32 bit Reals [time = 0..23][lat = 0..360][lon = 0..575]
long_name: air_temperature_at_850_hPa
units: K
_FillValue: 9.999999870e+14
missing_value: 9.999999870e+14
fmissing_value: 9.999999870e+14
vmax: 9.999999870e+14
vmin: -9.999999870e+14
valid_range: -9.999999870e+14, 9.999999870e+14
origname: T850
fullnamepath: /T850
U50M: Array of 32 bit Reals [time = 0..23][lat = 0..360][lon = 0..575]
long_name: eastward_wind_at_50_meters
units: m s-1
_FillValue: 9.999999870e+14
missing_value: 9.999999870e+14
fmissing_value: 9.999999870e+14
vmax: 9.999999870e+14
vmin: -9.999999870e+14
valid_range: -9.999999870e+14, 9.999999870e+14
origname: U50M
fullnamepath: /U50M
U10M: Array of 32 bit Reals [time = 0..23][lat = 0..360][lon = 0..575]
long_name: 10-meter_eastward_wind
units: m s-1
_FillValue: 9.999999870e+14
missing_value: 9.999999870e+14
fmissing_value: 9.999999870e+14
vmax: 9.999999870e+14
vmin: -9.999999870e+14
valid_range: -9.999999870e+14, 9.999999870e+14
origname: U10M
fullnamepath: /U10M
QV2M: Array of 32 bit Reals [time = 0..23][lat = 0..360][lon = 0..575]
long_name: 2-meter_specific_humidity
units: kg kg-1
_FillValue: 9.999999870e+14
missing_value: 9.999999870e+14
fmissing_value: 9.999999870e+14
vmax: 9.999999870e+14
vmin: -9.999999870e+14
valid_range: -9.999999870e+14, 9.999999870e+14
origname: QV2M
fullnamepath: /QV2M
CLDTMP: Array of 32 bit Reals [time = 0..23][lat = 0..360][lon = 0..575]
long_name: cloud_top_temperature
units: K
_FillValue: 9.999999870e+14
missing_value: 9.999999870e+14
fmissing_value: 9.999999870e+14
vmax: 9.999999870e+14
vmin: -9.999999870e+14
valid_range: -9.999999870e+14, 9.999999870e+14
origname: CLDTMP
fullnamepath: /CLDTMP
TROPPV: Array of 32 bit Reals [time = 0..23][lat = 0..360][lon = 0..575]
long_name: tropopause_pressure_based_on_EPV_estimate
units: Pa
_FillValue: 9.999999870e+14
missing_value: 9.999999870e+14
fmissing_value: 9.999999870e+14
vmax: 9.999999870e+14
vmin: -9.999999870e+14
valid_range: -9.999999870e+14, 9.999999870e+14
origname: TROPPV
fullnamepath: /TROPPV
H500: Array of 32 bit Reals [time = 0..23][lat = 0..360][lon = 0..575]
long_name: height_at_500_hPa
units: m
_FillValue: 9.999999870e+14
missing_value: 9.999999870e+14
fmissing_value: 9.999999870e+14
vmax: 9.999999870e+14
vmin: -9.999999870e+14
valid_range: -9.999999870e+14, 9.999999870e+14
origname: H500
fullnamepath: /H500
V500: Array of 32 bit Reals [time = 0..23][lat = 0..360][lon = 0..575]
long_name: northward_wind_at_500_hPa
units: m s-1
_FillValue: 9.999999870e+14
missing_value: 9.999999870e+14
fmissing_value: 9.999999870e+14
vmax: 9.999999870e+14
vmin: -9.999999870e+14
valid_range: -9.999999870e+14, 9.999999870e+14
origname: V500
fullnamepath: /V500
T2MWET: Array of 32 bit Reals [time = 0..23][lat = 0..360][lon = 0..575]
long_name: wet_bulb_temperature_at_2_m
units: K
_FillValue: 9.999999870e+14
missing_value: 9.999999870e+14
fmissing_value: 9.999999870e+14
vmax: 9.999999870e+14
vmin: -9.999999870e+14
valid_range: -9.999999870e+14, 9.999999870e+14
origname: T2MWET
fullnamepath: /T2MWET
U500: Array of 32 bit Reals [time = 0..23][lat = 0..360][lon = 0..575]
long_name: eastward_wind_at_500_hPa
units: m s-1
_FillValue: 9.999999870e+14
missing_value: 9.999999870e+14
fmissing_value: 9.999999870e+14
vmax: 9.999999870e+14
vmin: -9.999999870e+14
valid_range: -9.999999870e+14, 9.999999870e+14
origname: U500
fullnamepath: /U500
QV10M: Array of 32 bit Reals [time = 0..23][lat = 0..360][lon = 0..575]
long_name: 10-meter_specific_humidity
units: kg kg-1
_FillValue: 9.999999870e+14
missing_value: 9.999999870e+14
fmissing_value: 9.999999870e+14
vmax: 9.999999870e+14
vmin: -9.999999870e+14
valid_range: -9.999999870e+14, 9.999999870e+14
origname: QV10M
fullnamepath: /QV10M
lat: Array of 64 bit Reals [lat = 0..360]
long_name: latitude
units: degrees_north
vmax: 9.999999870e+14
vmin: -9.999999870e+14
valid_range: -9.999999870e+14, 9.999999870e+14
origname: lat
fullnamepath: /lat
lon: Array of 64 bit Reals [lon = 0..575]
long_name: longitude
units: degrees_east
vmax: 9.999999870e+14
vmin: -9.999999870e+14
valid_range: -9.999999870e+14, 9.999999870e+14
origname: lon
fullnamepath: /lon
time: Array of 32 bit Integers [time = 0..23]
long_name: time
units: minutes since 1991-04-01 00:30:00
time_increment: 10000
begin_date: 19910401
begin_time: 3000
vmax: 9.999999870e+14
vmin: -9.999999870e+14
valid_range: -9.999999870e+14, 9.999999870e+14
origname: time
fullnamepath: /time