The file “GCOS_EHI_1960-2020_Atmosphere_Heat_Content_data.nc” presents an updated estimate of the atmospheric heat content (AHC) from 1960-2020 calculated using observational data and reanalyses. The estimate is given for the AHC relative to 1960. This represents an update to the record described in von Schuckmann et al. (2020) with the ENSO signal removed. The data are used in von Schuckmann et al. (2022).
Kirchengast, Gottfried; Gorfer, Maximilian; Mayer, Michael; Steiner, Andrea K.; Haimberger, Leopold (2022). GCOS EHI 1960-2020 Atmospheric Heat Content. World Data Center for Climate (WDCC) at DKRZ. https://doi.org/10.26050/WDCC/GCOS_EHI_1960-2020_AHC
SQA - Scientific Quality Assurance 'approved by author'
Result Date
2022-07-27
Technical Quality Assurance (TQA)
TQA - Technical Quality Assurance 'approved by WDCC'
Description
1. Number of data sets is correct and > 0: passed; 2. Size of every data set is > 0: passed; 3. The data sets and corresponding metadata are accessible: passed; 4. The data sizes are controlled and correct: passed; 5. The temporal coverage description (metadata) is consistent to the data: passed; 6. The format is correct: passed
Method
WDCC-TQA checklist
Method Description
Checks performed by WDCC. The list of TQA metrics are documented in the 'WDCC User Guide for Data Publication' Chapter 8.1.1