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Deep Space Climate Observatory (DSCOVR)
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    contact:  (CI_ResponsibleParty)
        individualName:  William Rowland
        organisationName:  DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCEI > National Centers for Environmental Information, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
        contactInfo:  (CI_Contact)
            phone:  (CI_Telephone)
                voice:  303-497-3708
            address:  (CI_Address)
                deliveryPoint:  325 Broadway
                city:  Boulder
                administrativeArea:  CO
                postalCode:  80305
                country:  USA
                electronicMailAddress:  William.Rowland@noaa.gov
                electronicMailAddress:
        role:  (CI_RoleCode) pointOfContact
    dateStamp:  2016-11-29
    metadataStandardName:  ISO 19115-2 Geographic Information - Metadata - Part 2: Extensions for Imagery and Gridded Data
    metadataStandardVersion:  ISO 19115-2:2009(E)
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    referenceSystemInfo:  (MD_ReferenceSystem)
        referenceSystemIdentifier:  (RS_Identifier)
            code:  Geocentric Solar Ecliptic (GSE)
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    referenceSystemInfo:  (MD_ReferenceSystem)
        referenceSystemIdentifier:  (RS_Identifier)
            code:  Geocentric Solar Magnetospheric (GSM)
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    identificationInfo:  (MD_DataIdentification)
        citation:  (CI_Citation)
            title:  Deep Space Climate Observatory (DSCOVR)
            date:  (CI_Date)
                date:  2016-07-27
                dateType:  (CI_DateTypeCode) publication
            identifier:  (MD_Identifier)
                code:
                  Anchor:  DOI doi:10.7289/V51Z42F7
            citedResponsibleParty:  (CI_ResponsibleParty)
                organisationName:  NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
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            citedResponsibleParty:  (CI_ResponsibleParty)
                organisationName:  DOC/NOAA/NWS/NCEP/SWPC > Space Weather Prediction Center, NCEP, NWS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
                role:  (CI_RoleCode) originator
            presentationForm:
        abstract:  The Deep Space Climate ObserVatoRy (DSCOVR) satellite is a NOAA operated asset at the first Lagrange (L1) point. The primary space weather instrument is the PlasMag suite. PlasMag includes a fluxgate magnetometer (MAG) that measures the local magnetic field, and a Faraday Cup (FC) that measures the solar wind bulk properties (wind speed, density and temperature). The PlasMag solar wind data are essential inputs for the forecasts and nowcasts provided to SWPC customers. The PlasMag data are also available to scientists for sensor cal/val and for research purposes. DSCOVR was launched on Feb. 11, 2015, so all data present in the Archive from earlier dates are data used for ground testing, and do not represent the space environment. DSCOVR became operational on July 27, 2016. End Of Life (EOL) is anticipated to be December 2019. NCEI plans to receive data until EOL, and will continue to archive the data in accordance with Data Center policies.
        purpose:  To provide scientific data stewardship of solar-terrestrial datasets in compliance with NOAA Administrative Order (NAO) 212-15, "Management of Environmental and Geospatial Data and Information", dated 04 Nov 10. Scientific Data Stewardship includes the Archive, Access, and Assessment (AAA) of operational and related solar and space environmental datasets.
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            individualName:  William Rowland
            organisationName:  DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCEI > National Centers for Environmental Information, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
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                    voice:  303-497-3708
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                    deliveryPoint:  325 Broadway
                    city:  Boulder
                    administrativeArea:  CO
                    postalCode:  80305
                    country:  USA
                    electronicMailAddress:  William.Rowland@noaa.gov
                    electronicMailAddress:
            role:  (CI_RoleCode) pointOfContact
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        graphicOverview:  (MD_BrowseGraphic)
            fileName: ftp://ftp.ngdc.noaa.gov/STP/space-weather/satellite-data/satellite-systems/dscovr/DSCOVR_logo_2x3.jpg
            fileDescription:  Logo for the Deep Space Climate Observatory (DSCOVR) satellite.
            fileType:  Joint Photographic Experts Group (jpg) format
        descriptiveKeywords:  (MD_Keywords)
            keyword:  EARTH SCIENCE > SUN-EARTH INTERACTIONS
            type:  (MD_KeywordTypeCode) theme
            thesaurusName:  (CI_Citation)
                title:  Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Science Keywords
                date:  (CI_Date)
                    date:  2020-01-09
                    dateType:  (CI_DateTypeCode) publication
                edition:  9.1
                citedResponsibleParty:  (CI_ResponsibleParty)
                    organisationName:  NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Earth Science Data and Information System
                    contactInfo:  (CI_Contact)
                        onlineResource:  (CI_OnlineResource)
                            linkage: https://www.earthdata.nasa.gov/learn/find-data/idn/gcmd-keywords
                            name:  Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Keywords
                            description:  The information provided on this page seeks to define how the GCMD Keywords are structured, used and accessed. It also provides information on how users can participate in the further development of the keywords.
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                    role:  (CI_RoleCode) custodian
        descriptiveKeywords:  (MD_Keywords)
            keyword:  Space
            type:  (MD_KeywordTypeCode) place
            thesaurusName:  (CI_Citation)
                title:  Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Location Keywords
                date:  (CI_Date)
                    date:  2020-01-09
                    dateType:  (CI_DateTypeCode) publication
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                    organisationName:  NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Earth Science Data and Information System
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                            linkage: https://www.earthdata.nasa.gov/learn/find-data/idn/gcmd-keywords
                            name:  Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Keywords
                            description:  The information provided on this page seeks to define how the GCMD Keywords are structured, used and accessed. It also provides information on how users can participate in the further development of the keywords.
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        descriptiveKeywords:  (MD_Keywords)
            keyword:  Solar/Space Observing Instruments > Magnetic Field/Electric Field Instruments > Fluxgate Magnetometers
            keyword:  Solar/Space Observing Instruments > Particle Detectors
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                title:  Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Science Keywords
                date:  (CI_Date)
                    date:  2020-01-09
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                edition:  9.1
                citedResponsibleParty:  (CI_ResponsibleParty)
                    organisationName:  NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Earth Science Data and Information System
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                            linkage: https://www.earthdata.nasa.gov/learn/find-data/idn/gcmd-keywords
                            name:  Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Keywords
                            description:  The information provided on this page seeks to define how the GCMD Keywords are structured, used and accessed. It also provides information on how users can participate in the further development of the keywords.
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            keyword:  Solar/Space Observation Satellites > DSCOVR > Deep Space Climate Observatory
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                title:  Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Platform Keywords
                date:  (CI_Date)
                    date:  2020-01-09
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                edition:  9.1
                citedResponsibleParty:  (CI_ResponsibleParty)
                    organisationName:  NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Earth Science Data and Information System
                    contactInfo:  (CI_Contact)
                        onlineResource:  (CI_OnlineResource)
                            linkage: https://www.earthdata.nasa.gov/learn/find-data/idn/gcmd-keywords
                            name:  Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Keywords
                            description:  The information provided on this page seeks to define how the GCMD Keywords are structured, used and accessed. It also provides information on how users can participate in the further development of the keywords.
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                    role:  (CI_RoleCode) custodian
        descriptiveKeywords:  (MD_Keywords)
            keyword:  ICSU-WDS > International Council for Science - World Data System
            keyword:  NOAA - Space Weather Program
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                title:  Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Project Keywords
                date:  (CI_Date)
                    date:  2020-01-09
                    dateType:  (CI_DateTypeCode) publication
                edition:  9.1
                citedResponsibleParty:  (CI_ResponsibleParty)
                    organisationName:  NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Earth Science Data and Information System
                    contactInfo:  (CI_Contact)
                        onlineResource:  (CI_OnlineResource)
                            linkage: https://www.earthdata.nasa.gov/learn/find-data/idn/gcmd-keywords
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                            description:  The information provided on this page seeks to define how the GCMD Keywords are structured, used and accessed. It also provides information on how users can participate in the further development of the keywords.
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                    role:  (CI_RoleCode) custodian
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            keyword:  DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCEI > National Centers for Environmental Information, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
            keyword:  DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NGDC > National Geophysical Data Center, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
            type:  (MD_KeywordTypeCode) dataCentre
            thesaurusName:  (CI_Citation)
                title:  Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Data Center Keywords
                date:  (CI_Date)
                    date:  2020-01-09
                    dateType:  (CI_DateTypeCode) publication
                edition:  9.1
                citedResponsibleParty:  (CI_ResponsibleParty)
                    organisationName:  NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Earth Science Data and Information System
                    contactInfo:  (CI_Contact)
                        onlineResource:  (CI_OnlineResource)
                            linkage: https://www.earthdata.nasa.gov/learn/find-data/idn/gcmd-keywords
                            name:  Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Keywords
                            description:  The information provided on this page seeks to define how the GCMD Keywords are structured, used and accessed. It also provides information on how users can participate in the further development of the keywords.
                            function:  (CI_OnLineFunctionCode) information
                    role:  (CI_RoleCode) custodian
        resourceConstraints:  (MD_LegalConstraints)
            useConstraints:  (MD_RestrictionCode) otherRestrictions
            otherConstraints:  Cite as: NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center (2016): Deep Space Climate Observatory (DSCOVR). NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. http://doi.org/10.7289/V51Z42F7
        resourceConstraints:  (MD_LegalConstraints)
            otherConstraints:  Distribution Liability: While every effort has been made to ensure that these data are accurate and reliable within the limits of the current state of the art, NOAA cannot assume liability for any damages caused by any errors or omissions in the data, nor as a result of the failure of the data to function on a particular system. NOAA makes no warranty, expressed or implied, nor does the fact of distribution constitute such a warranty.
        language:  eng
        topicCategory:  (MD_TopicCategoryCode) geoscientificInformation
        topicCategory:  (MD_TopicCategoryCode) climatologyMeteorologyAtmosphere
        extent:  (EX_Extent)
            description:  Applicable to satellites in near-earth orbit.
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                extent:
                  TimePeriod:
                    description:  Dataset Extent
                    beginPosition:  2015-11-25
                    endPosition:
        supplementalInformation:  The NOAA Deep Space Climate Observatory (DSCOVR) is the planned replacement for the current Advanced Composition Explerer (ACE)
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    contentInfo:  (MI_CoverageDescription)
        attributeDescription: (inapplicable)
        contentType:  (MD_CoverageContentTypeCode) thematicClassification
        dimension:  (MD_Band)
            sequenceIdentifier:
              MemberName:
                aName:  Solar wind data
                attributeType:
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    distributionInfo:  (MD_Distribution)
        distributionFormat:  (MD_Format)
            name:  pdf
            version: (unknown)
            specification:  Adobe Portable Document Format (pdf).
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            name:  NetCDF
            version:  Classic
            specification:  Network Common Data Form (NetCDF).
        distributionFormat:  (MD_Format)
            name:  non standard formats
            version: (unknown)
            specification:  Some data provided in non-standard formats
        distributor:  (MD_Distributor)
            distributorContact:  (CI_ResponsibleParty)
                individualName:  William Rowland
                organisationName:  DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCEI > National Centers for Environmental Information, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
                contactInfo:  (CI_Contact)
                    phone:  (CI_Telephone)
                        voice:  303-497-3708
                    address:  (CI_Address)
                        deliveryPoint:  325 Broadway
                        city:  Boulder
                        administrativeArea:  CO
                        postalCode:  80305
                        country:  USA
                        electronicMailAddress:  William.Rowland@noaa.gov
                        electronicMailAddress:
                role:  (CI_RoleCode) distributor
            distributionOrderProcess:  (MD_StandardOrderProcess)
                fees:  Data can be downloaded free of charge.
        transferOptions:  (MD_DigitalTransferOptions)
            onLine:  (CI_OnlineResource)
                linkage: https://www.ngdc.noaa.gov/dscovr/
                name:  DSCOVR archive
                description:  Link to interface for downloading DSCOVR archival data.
                function:  (CI_OnLineFunctionCode) order
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    dataQualityInfo:  (DQ_DataQuality)
        scope:  (DQ_Scope)
            level:  (MD_ScopeCode) repository
            levelDescription:  (MD_ScopeDescription)
                other:  NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
        lineage:  (LI_Lineage)
            processStep:  (LE_ProcessStep)
                description:  NOAA created the National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) by merging NOAA's National Climatic Data Center (NCDC), National Geophysical Data Center (NGDC), and National Oceanographic Data Center (NODC), including the National Coastal Data Development Center (NCDDC), per the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015, Public Law 113-235. NCEI launched publicly on April 22, 2015.
                dateTime:
                  DateTime:  2015-04-22T00:00:00
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    dataQualityInfo:  (DQ_DataQuality)
        scope:  (DQ_Scope)
            level:  (MD_ScopeCode) series
        report:  (DQ_CompletenessCommission)
            evaluationMethodDescription:  DSCOVR is scheduled to be launched in 2QFY14 (IOC) with an Final Operational Capability planned for mid-2015.
            result: (unknown)
        report:  (DQ_DomainConsistency)
            evaluationMethodDescription:  DSCOVR will measure properties of the solar wind and the Interplanetary Magnetic Field (IMF) from the L1 Lagrangian Point.
            result: (unknown)
        report:  (DQ_ConceptualConsistency)
            measureDescription:  DSCOVR is the planned replacement for the NASA Advanced Composition Explorer (ACE) for monitoring the solar wind at L1.
            result: (unknown)
        report:  (DQ_FormatConsistency)
            evaluationMethodDescription:  DSCOVR file formats will remain consistent.
            result: (unknown)
        report:  (DQ_ThematicClassificationCorrectness)
            evaluationMethodDescription:  DSCOVR will provide continuity from ACE for measurements of the solar wind and interplanetary magnetic field.
            result: (unknown)
        report:  (DQ_AccuracyOfATimeMeasurement)
            evaluationMethodDescription:  DSCOVR measurements will be tagged to Univeral Time Coordinated (UTC). Accuracy is expected to be on the order of 1 second [TBR].
            result: (unknown)
        lineage:  (LI_Lineage)
            statement:  DSCOVR data and products provided by the NOAA/NWS Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC)
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                description:  SWPC acquires DSCOVR data from the Real-Time Solar Wind Network (RTSWNet) and processes the real-time measurements into processed data and user products. NCEI receives the DSCOVR data from SWPC as day-files of unprocessed and processed products.
                processor:  (CI_ResponsibleParty)
                    individualName:  Douglas Biesecker
                    organisationName:  NOAA/NWS/SWPC
                    role:  (CI_RoleCode) processor
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    metadataMaintenance:  (MD_MaintenanceInformation)
        maintenanceAndUpdateFrequency:  (MD_MaintenanceFrequencyCode) asNeeded
        updateScopeDescription:  (MD_ScopeDescription)
            dataset:  The DSCOVR metadata will be updated as needed and reviewed at least annually.
        maintenanceNote:  This record was automatically modified on 2015-10-02 to include references to NCEI where applicable.
        contact:  (CI_ResponsibleParty)
            organisationName:  NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
            positionName:  Metadata Specialist
            role:  (CI_RoleCode) editor
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    acquisitionInformation:  (MI_AcquisitionInformation)
        instrument:  (MI_Instrument)
            identifier:  (MD_Identifier)
                code:  DSCOVR Faraday Cup
            type:  faraday cup
            description:  Provides real-time measurement of solar wind proton density, speed, velocity, temperature, etc...
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            identifier:  (MD_Identifier)
                code:  DSCOVR Magnetometer
            type:  fluxgate magnetometer
            description:  Provides vector magnetic field measurements on three axes.
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            identifier:  (MD_Identifier)
                code:  DSCOVR > Deep Space Climate Observatory
            description:  Deep Space Climate Observatory is a NOAA Earth observation and space weather satellite stationed at the first Lagrange point (L1).
            instrument: (inapplicable)