CSP48us9805_dniNAD83

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Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: SUNY Albany and NREL
Publication_Date: Unknown
Title: CSP48us9805_dniNAD83
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: vector digital data
Other_Citation_Details:
Perez, R., P. Ineichen, K. Moore, M.Kmiecik, C. Chain, R. George and F. Vignola (2002): A New Operational Satellite-to-Irradiance Model. Solar Energy
Online_Linkage:
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Description:
Abstract:
Monthly and annual average solar resource potential for 48 Contiguous United States.
Purpose:
Provide information on the solar resource potential for the 48 contiguous states.
Supplemental_Information:
This data provides monthly average and annual average daily total solar resource averaged over surface cells of 0.1 degrees in both latitude and longitude, or about 10 km in size. This data was developed using the State University of New York/Albany satellite radiation model. This model was developed by Dr. Richard Perez and collaborators at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory and other universities for the U.S. Department of Energy. Specific information about this model can be found in Perez, et al. (2002). This model uses hourly radiance images from geostationary weather satellites, daily snow cover data, and monthly averages of atmospheric water vapor, trace gases, and the amount of aerosols in the atmosphere to calculate the hourly total insolation (sun and sky) falling on a horizontal surface. Atmospheric water vapor, trace gases, and aerosols are derived from a variety of sources. A modified Bird model is used to calculate clear sky direct normal (DNI). This is then adjusted as a function of the ratio of clear sky global horizontal (GHI) and the model predicted GHI. Where possible, existing ground measurement stations are used to validate the data. Nevertheless, there is uncertainty associated with the meterological input to the model, since some of the input parameters are not avalable at a 10km resolution. As a result, it is believed that the modeled values are accurate to approximately 15% of a true measured value within the grid cell. Due to terrain effects and other microclimate influences, the local cloud cover can vary significantly even within a single grid cell. Furthermore, the uncertainty of the modeled estimates increase with distance from reliable measurement sources and with the complexity of the terrain.
Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Range_of_Dates/Times:
Beginning_Date: 19980101
Beginning_Time: 00 Z
Ending_Date: 20051231
Ending_Time: 23 Z
Currentness_Reference: ground condition
Status:
Progress: Complete
Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: As needed
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Bounding_Coordinates:
West_Bounding_Coordinate: -125.100000
East_Bounding_Coordinate: -66.500000
North_Bounding_Coordinate: 49.700000
South_Bounding_Coordinate: 24.200000
Keywords:
Theme:
Theme_Keyword: Resource Potential
Theme_Keyword: Solar Resource
Theme_Keyword: Direct Normal
Place:
Place_Keyword: Contiguous United States
Access_Constraints: None
Use_Constraints:
This GIS data was developed by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory ("NREL"), which is operated by the Alliance for Sustainable Energy, LLC for the U.S. Department of Energy ("DOE"). The user is granted the right, without any fee or cost, to use, copy, modify, alter, enhance and distribute this data for any purpose whatsoever, provided that this entire notice appears in all copies of the data. Further, the user of this data agrees to credit NREL in any publications or software that incorporate or use the data.
Access to and use of the GIS data shall further impose the following obligations on the User. The names DOE/NREL may not be used in any advertising or publicity to endorse or promote any product or commercial entity using or incorporating the GIS data unless specific written authorization is obtained from DOE/NREL. The User also understands that DOE/NREL shall not be obligated to provide updates, support, consulting, training or assistance of any kind whatsoever with regard to the use of the GIS data.
THE GIS DATA IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL DOE/NREL BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO CLAIMS ASSOCIATED WITH THE LOSS OF DATA OR PROFITS, WHICH MAY RESULT FROM AN ACTION IN CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE OR OTHER TORTIOUS CLAIM THAT ARISES OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE ACCESS OR USE OF THE GIS DATA.
The User acknowledges that access to the GIS data is subject to U.S. Export laws and regulations and any use or transfer of the GIS data must be authorized under those regulations. The User shall not use, distribute, transfer, or transmit GIS data or any products incorporating the GIS data except in compliance with U.S. export regulations. If requested by DOE/NREL, the User agrees to sign written assurances and other export-related documentation as may be required to comply with U.S. export regulations.
Point_of_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization: NREL
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 303-275-4669
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: ray_george@NREL.gov
Data_Set_Credit: NREL
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Process_Date: 20090813
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Attribute:
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Attribute:
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Attribute_Definition:
Jan - all monthly and annual values are shown in watt hours per meter squared per day
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: DNI02
Attribute_Definition: FEB
Attribute:
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Attribute_Definition: MAR
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Attribute_Definition: MAY
Attribute:
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Attribute_Definition: JUN
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Attribute_Definition: JUL
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Attribute_Definition: OCT
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Attribute:
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Attribute_Definition: DEC
Attribute:
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Attribute_Definition: ANNUAL
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Metadata_Reference_Information:
Metadata_Date: 20090817
Metadata_Contact:
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Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization: NREL
Contact_Person: Pamela Gray-Hann
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: 1617 Cole Boulevard
Address: Mail Stop 1612
City: Golden
State_or_Province: Colorado
Postal_Code: 80401
Country: USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 303-275-4626
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: pamela.gray.hann@nrel.gov
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