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CAMELS-AUS v2: updated hydrometeorological time series and landscape attributes for an enlarged set of catchments in Au…

Abstract. This paper presents version 2 (v2) of the Australian edition of the Catchment Attributes and Meteorology for Large-sample Studies (CAMELS) series of datasets. Since publ…

SDUST2020MGCR: a global marine gravity change rate model determined from multi-satellite altimeter data

Abstract. Investigating the global time-varying gravity field mainly depends on GRACE/GRACE-FO gravity data. However, satellite gravity data exhibit low spatial resolution and sig…

A high-resolution pan-Arctic meltwater discharge dataset from 1950 to 2021

Abstract. Arctic air temperatures have increased approximately 4 times faster than the global average since about 1980. Consequently, the Greenland ice sheet has lost approximatel…

Overview and update of the SPARC Data Initiative: comparison of stratospheric composition measurements from satellite …

Abstract. The Stratosphere-troposphere Processes and their Role in Climate (SPARC) Data Initiative (SPARC, 2017) performed the first comprehensive assessment of currently availabl…

A global database of marine isotope substage 5a and 5c marine terraces and paleoshoreline indicators

Abstract. In this review we compile and document the elevation, indicative meaning, and chronology of marine isotope substage 5a and 5c sea level indicators for 39 sites within th…

<i>Aridec</i> : an open database of litter mass loss from aridlands worldwide with recommendations …

Abstract. Plant litter decomposition in terrestrial ecosystems involves the physical and chemical breakdown of organic matter. Development of databases is a promising tool for ach…

A metadata template for ocean acidification data

Abstract. This paper defines the best practices for documenting ocean acidification (OA) data and presents a framework for an OA metadata template. Metadata is structured informat…

The GEWEX Water Vapor Assessment archive of water vapour products from satellite observations and reanalyses

Abstract. The Global Energy and Water cycle Exchanges (GEWEX) Data and Assessments Panel (GDAP) initiated the GEWEX Water Vapor Assessment (G-VAP), which has the main objectives t…

Zonal-mean data set of global atmospheric reanalyses on pressure levels

Abstract. This data set, which is prepared for the Stratosphere–troposphere Processes And their Role in Climate (SPARC) Reanalysis Intercomparison Project (S-RIP), provides severa…

GLOBMAP SWF: a global annual surface water cover frequency dataset during 2000–2020

Abstract. The extent of surface water has been changing significantly due to climatic change and human activities. However, it is challenging to capture the interannual changes of…

Dataset of depth and temperature profiles obtained from 2012 to 2020 using commercial fishing vessels of the AdriFOOS f…

Abstract. In the last decade, an enormous amount of georeferenced oceanographic data, co-located with catch information, have been collected through the use of commercial fishing …

The Plankton Lifeform Extraction Tool: a digital tool to increase the discoverability and usability of plankton time-se…

Abstract. Plankton form the base of the marine food web and are sensitive indicators of environmental change. Plankton time series are therefore an essential part of monitoring pr…

Historical <i>K</i>  index data collection of Soviet magnetic observatories, 19…

Abstract. The K index is one of the oldest universal indices of geomagnetic activity, introduced in 1938 by Julius Bartels, that is still being widely used. Up to the present day,…

Subsets of geostationary satellite data over international observing network sites for studying the diurnal dynamics of…

Abstract. The latest generation of geostationary satellites provide Earth observations similar to widely used polar-orbiting sensors but at intervals as frequently as every 5–10 m…

Energy-conservation datasets of global land surface radiation and heat fluxes from 2000–2020 generated by CoSEB

Abstract. Accurately estimating global land surface radiation [including downward shortwave radiation (SWIN), downward longwave radiation (LWIN), upward shortwave radiation (SWOUT…

Unlocking archival maps of the Hornsund fjord area for monitoring glaciers of the Sørkapp Land peninsula, Svalbard

Abstract. Archival maps are an important source of information on the state of glaciers in polar zones and are very often basic research data for analysing changes in glacier mass…

Observational data from uncrewed systems over Southern Great Plains

Abstract. Uncrewed Systems (UxS), including uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) and tethered balloon/kite systems (TBS), are significantly expanding observational capabilities in atmosp…

Hyperspectral reflectance spectra of floating matters derived from Hyperspectral Imager for the Coastal Ocean (HICO) ob…

Abstract. Using data collected by the Hyperspectral Imager for the Coastal Ocean (HICO) on the International Space Station between 2010–2014, hyperspectral reflectance spectra of …

Global maps of Forel–Ule index, hue angle and Secchi disk depth derived from 21 years of monthly ESA Ocean Colour Clima…

Abstract. We document the development and public release of a new dataset (1997–2018), consisting of global maps of the Forel–Ule index, hue angle and Secchi disk depth. Source da…

Generalized models to estimate carbon and nitrogen stocks of organic soil horizons in Interior Alaska

Abstract. Boreal ecosystems comprise one-tenth of the world's land surface and contain over 20 % of the global soil carbon (C) stocks. Boreal soil is unique in that its mineral so…

Construction of a surface air temperature series for Qingdao in China for the period 1899 to 2014

Abstract. We present a homogenized surface air temperature (SAT) time series at 2 m height for the city of Qingdao in China from 1899 to 2014. This series is derived from three da…

57 years (1960–2017) of snow and meteorological observations from a mid-altitude mountain site (Col de Porte, France, …

Abstract. In this paper, we introduce and provide access to daily (1960–2017) and hourly (1993–2017) datasets of snow and meteorological data measured at the Col de Porte site, 13…

IESDB – the Iberian Evaporite Structure Database

Abstract. Evaporites flow in the solid state under relatively low differential stress and have unique mechanical properties compared to other sedimentary rocks. Worldwide, they co…

Evaluation of annual maximum snow depth data estimation from the European-wide reanalysis C3S MTMSI (Copernicus Clima…

Abstract. Large snow load events are a major hazard for both human societies, in particular buildings and transport safety, and natural ecosystems. National and European framework…

From pole to pole: 33 years of physical oceanography onboard R/V <i>Polarstern</i>

Abstract. Measuring temperature and salinity profiles in the world's oceans is crucial to understanding ocean dynamics and its influence on the heat budget, the water cycle, the m…

The first map of crop sequence types in Europe over 2012–2018

Abstract. Crop diversification is considered a key element of agroecological transition, whereas current dominant cropping systems are known to rely on only a few crop species – l…

Database of petrophysical properties of the Mid-German Crystalline Rise

Abstract. Petrophysical properties are a key element for reservoir characterization but also for interpreting the results of various geophysical exploration methods or geophysical…

Stable water isotope monitoring network of different water bodies in Shiyang River basin, a typical arid river in Chi…

Abstract. Ecosystems in arid areas are fragile and are easily disturbed by various natural and human factors. As natural tracers widely exist in nature, stable isotopes can be val…

Permafrost changes in the northwestern Da Xing'anling Mountains, Northeast China, in the past decade

Abstract. Under a pronounced climate warming, permafrost has been degrading in most areas globally, but it is still unclear in the northwestern part of the Da Xing'anling Mountain…

Advancing turbulence essential ocean variable: a reference glider-based microstructure dataset from the Western Medit…

Abstract. We present a comprehensive dataset of turbulence microstructure measurements collected with a Micro Rider (MR-1000) from Rockland Scientific (RS) mounted on the Slocum D…

The ELK global emission inventory for the transport sectors

Abstract. The transport sectors, comprising land transport, shipping and aviation, are major contributors to climate change and have a detrimental impact on air quality, with adve…

Towards improved analysis of short mesoscale sea level signals from satellite altimetry

Abstract. Satellite altimeters routinely supply sea surface height (SSH) measurements, which are key observations for monitoring ocean dynamics. However, below a wavelength of abo…

PeRL: a circum-Arctic Permafrost Region Pond and Lake database

Abstract. Ponds and lakes are abundant in Arctic permafrost lowlands. They play an important role in Arctic wetland ecosystems by regulating carbon, water, and energy fluxes and p…

The Rocklea Dome 3D Mineral Mapping Test Data Set

Abstract. The integration of surface and subsurface geoscience data is critical for efficient and effective mineral exploration and mining. Publicly accessible data sets to evalua…

A new global interior ocean mapped climatology: the 1° ×  1° GLODAP version 2

Abstract. We present a mapped climatology (GLODAPv2.2016b) of ocean biogeochemical variables based on the new GLODAP version 2 data product (Olsen et al., 2016; Key et al., 2015),…

NH-SWE: Northern Hemisphere Snow Water Equivalent dataset based on in situ snow depth time series

Abstract. Ground-based datasets of observed snow water equivalent (SWE) are scarce, while gridded SWE estimates from remote-sensing and climate reanalysis are unable to resolve th…

Quantifying dust deposition over the Atlantic Ocean

Abstract. Quantification of atmospheric dust deposition into the Atlantic Ocean is provided. The estimates rely on the four-dimensional structure of atmospheric dust provided by t…

An 800 kyr planktonic <i>δ</i> <sup>18</sup> O stack for th…

Abstract. The Western Pacific Warm Pool (WPWP) exhibits different glacial–interglacial climate variability compared to high latitudes, and its sea surface temperatures are thought…

Mapping global forest age from forest inventories, biomass and climate data

Abstract. Forest age can determine the capacity of a forest to uptake carbon from the atmosphere. However, a lack of global diagnostics that reflect the forest stage and associate…

Early instrumental meteorological observations in Switzerland: 1708–1873

Abstract. We describe a dataset of recently digitised meteorological observations from 40 locations in today's Switzerland, covering the 18th and 19th centuries. Three fundamental…

GLC_FCS30: global land-cover product with fine classification system at 30 m using time-series Landsat imagery

Abstract. Over past decades, a lot of global land-cover products have been released; however, these still lack a global land-cover map with a fine classification system and spatia…

Global Inventory of Gas Geochemistry Data from Fossil Fuel, Microbial and Burning Sources, version 2017

Abstract. The concentration of atmospheric methane (CH4) has more than doubled over the industrial era. To help constrain global and regional CH4 budgets, inverse (top-down) model…

A dataset of 10-year regional-scale soil moisture and soil temperature measurements at multiple depths on the Tibetan P…

Abstract. Soil moisture and soil temperature (SMST) are important state variables for quantifying the exchange of heat and water between land and atmosphere. Yet, long-term, regio…

History of anthropogenic Nitrogen inputs (HaNi) to the terrestrial biosphere: a 5 arcmin resolution annual dataset from…

Abstract. Excessive anthropogenic nitrogen (N) inputs to the biosphere have disrupted the global nitrogen cycle. To better quantify the spatial and temporal patterns of anthropoge…

A Lagrangian coherent eddy atlas for biogeochemical applications in the North Pacific Subtropical Gyre

Abstract. Mesoscale eddies affect phytoplankton in several ways, including the horizontal dispersal and mixing of populations. Coherent eddies trap and contain fluid masses, where…

Daily measurements of near-surface humidity from a mesonet in the foothills of the Canadian Rocky Mountains, 2005–2010

Abstract. Hourly near-surface relative humidity and temperature were monitored from 2005 to 2010 in a mesoscale network of 232 sites in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in sou…

A newly digitized ice-penetrating radar data set acquired over the Greenland ice sheet in 1971–1979

Abstract. We present an ice-penetrating radar data set acquired over the Greenland ice sheet by aircraft during the years 1971, 1972, 1974, 1978, and 1979. The data set comprises …

The Greenland Ice-Marginal Lake Inventory Series from 2016 to 2023

Abstract. Ice-marginal lakes form at the edge of the Greenland Ice Sheet and its surrounding peripheral glaciers and ice caps (PGIC), where outflowing glacial meltwater is trapped…

Canadian historical Snow Water Equivalent dataset (CanSWE, 1928–2020)

Abstract. In situ measurements of water equivalent of snow cover (SWE) – the vertical depth of water that would be obtained if all the snow cover melted completely – are used in m…

Integrated ecohydrological hydrometric and stable water isotope data of a drought-sensitive mixed land use lowland ca…

Abstract. Data from long-term experimental catchments are the foundation of hydrological sciences and are crucial for benchmarking process understanding, observing trends and natu…

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