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AREAdata: A worldwide climate dataset averaged across spatial units at different scales through time
Thomas P Smith1, Michael Stemkovski2, Austin Koontz3
1The Georgina Mace Centre for the Living Planet, Department of Life Sciences, Silwood Park Campus, Imperial College London, Buckhurst Road, Ascot, SL5 7PY, UK.
Data in Brief
|July 18, 2022
Summary
AREAdata is a new global climate dataset that simplifies complex climate data for researchers. This free online resource provides daily, pre-processed climate averages for administrative units, making climate analysis more accessible.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Climate Science
- Data Science
Background:
- Cross-discipline scientific collaboration requires accessible data resources.
- Climate data processing is often complex and time-consuming for non-specialists.
- Existing climate datasets may lack the necessary granularity or pre-processing for broad usability.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce AREAdata, a continually updated, free-to-use online global climate dataset.
- To provide pre-processed climate variables averaged across administrative units.
- To enhance the accessibility of climate data for researchers, particularly those outside of specialized GIS fields.
Main Methods:
- Utilized Copernicus Climate Data Store's ERA-5 data for daily climate estimates.
- Developed a system for continual updates to near-present climate data.
- Organized data by administrative units (countries, states) for ease of use.
- Provided direct downloads from a dedicated website (https://pearselab.github.io/areadata/).
Main Results:
- AREAdata offers daily climate estimates for various variables.
- Data is pre-processed and averaged across administrative units.
- The dataset provides finer spatial and temporal scales compared to many existing resources.
- AREAdata is consistently updated and readily downloadable.
Conclusions:
- AREAdata significantly lowers the barrier to entry for climate data analysis.
- The dataset is valuable for environmental and epidemiological researchers needing accessible climate information.
- AREAdata complements existing climate resources by offering pre-processed, granular data.
- Facilitates cross-discipline research by simplifying climate data utilization.
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