New and Updated Databases

CDIAC's data holdings provide coverage in a number of areas relevant to the greenhouse effect and global climate change. Such areas include records of the concentration of CO₂ and other radiatively active gases in the atmosphere; the role of the terrestrial biosphere and the oceans in the biogeochemical cycles of greenhouse gases; emissions of CO₂ to the atmosphere; long-term climate trends; the effects of elevated CO₂ on vegetation; and the vulnerability of coastal areas to rising sea level. Data distributed by CDIAC are released as numeric data packages (NDPs), computer model packages (CMPs), and databases. Recently released data are described in this section. The data and documentation (text or HTML version) may be accessed and downloaded from CDIAC's Web site (http://cdiac.esd.ornl.gov/), from CDIAC's anonymous FTP area (cdiac.esd.ornl.gov), or requested directly from CDIAC on a variety of media (e.g., CD-ROM, 8mm tape, floppy diskette). Technical questions (e.g., methodology or accuracy) should be directed to the CDIAC staff member who is responsible for preparing the individual NDP.

Please note: Once you have found the Database(s) of interest; select the title to view the abstract, the number to access the data directly, or the URL to view the entire document.

Extended Edited Synoptic Cloud Reports from Ships and Land Stations Over the Globe, 1952-1996
NDP-026C (1999) (http://cdiac.esd.ornl.gov/epubs/ndp/ndp026c/ndp026c.html)

Carbon Dioxide, Hydrographic, and Chemical Data Obtained During the R/V Thomas G. Thompson Cruise in the Pacific Ocean (WOCE Section P10, October 5-November 10, 1993)
NDP-071 (1999) (http://cdiac.esd.ornl.gov/oceans/ndp_071/ndp071.html)

A Database of Woody Vegetation Responses to Elevated Atmospheric CO₂
NDP-072 (1999) (http://cdiac.esd.ornl.gov/epubs/ndp/ndp072/ndp072.html)

A Database of Herbaceous Vegetation Responses to Elevated Atmospheric CO₂
NDP-073 (1999) (http://cdiac.esd.ornl.gov/epubs/ndp/ndp073/ndp073.html)

Global Distribution of Total Inorganic Carbon and Total Alkalinity Below the Deepest Winter Mixed Layer Depths
NDP-076 (2000) (http://cdiac.esd.ornl.gov/oceans/ndp_076/ndp076.html)

Annual and Seasonal Global Temperature Deviations in the Troposphere and Low Stratosphere, 1958-1998
NDP-008 (updated 1999) (http://cdiac.esd.ornl.gov/ndps/ndp008.html)

Atmospheric Methyl Chloride
Data (2000) (http://cdiac.esd.ornl.gov/epubs/other/methylchl.html)