module 1 - large data set Flashcards

1
Q

daily mean temp: units and accuracy

A

degrees Celsius, 1/10*C

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2
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daily mean temp: range of time covered

A

24 hours
0900-0900 GMT

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3
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LDS UK locations (north to south)

A
  1. Leuchars
  2. Leeming
  3. Heathrow
  4. Hurn
  5. Camborne
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4
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LDS overseas locations (3)

A

Jacksonville - florida
Beijing - North China
Perth - Australia

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5
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what months are covered in LDS

A

May to October

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6
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what years are included in LDS

A

1987 and 2015

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7
Q

daily mean rainfall: what does “tr” mean?

A

Trace - more than 0, less than 0.05mm

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8
Q

what is daily maximum relative humidity?

A

amount of water vapour in the air

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