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Cloud Climatology. Cloud Climatology Modernization World-Wide Merged Cloud Analysis (WWMCA) data summarized by year & month (June 2002 to present) Allows for tailored output (custom POR, selective compositing, etc .) 12 output variables / statistics Remapped to global ¼ degree grid
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Cloud Climatology • Cloud Climatology Modernization • World-Wide Merged Cloud Analysis (WWMCA) data summarized by year & month (June 2002 to present) • Allows for tailored output (custom POR, selective compositing, etc.) • 12 output variables / statistics • Remapped to global ¼ degree grid • Compared to RTNEPH-based staticclimatologies, WWMCA offers: • Higher temporal resolution • Finer spatial resolution • Enhanced accuracy w/ inclusion of GOES data • Planned for availability via ArcGIS server • Summarization 33% complete as of 10 May; IOC: July 2011 1