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Surface Temperature 2005 India

This dataset provides surface temperature forecasts (TMP_surface) over India for the year 2005. The data is available for 364 days, with 81 forecast time steps per day, structured over a 256×256 latitude-longitude grid. The temperature values are measured at the surface level and expressed in Kelvin. The dataset conforms to COARDS conventions and was generated using the wgrib2 tool, with GRIB2 grid template 40. The primary dimensions include time (days since 2005-01-01), forecast_time, latitude, and longitude. This dataset supports climate analysis, weather prediction research, and model validation for the Indian region.

About Dataset

The dataset provides forecasted surface temperature (TMP_surface) data generated by the Global Data Assimilation System (GDAS) for the year 2005 It is structured as a four-dimensional array encompassing time steps, forecast lead times, and a regular latitude-longitude spatial grid. The temperature values are expressed in Kelvin and mapped over a defined geographic region. This dataset is valuable for a wide range of applications, including climate research, numerical weather prediction, environmental monitoring, and the development of AI-based models for atmospheric analysis.
How to Access the Dataset:

1. Review the Dataset Info Page
On redirection, you’ll land on a URL similar to:
Sample example: https://ardc.tropmet.res.in/thredds/dodsC/data/v10/gdas_2000_india_v10.nc.html
This page provides:

Metadata: file size, variable names, and dataset conventions.
Interactive Access Form: inputs for subsetting and extraction.

2. Locate the Variable of Interest
Scroll to the variable (e.g., VGRD_10maboveground) listed as a “Grid”. This is the dataset’s main content (e.g., wind speed, temperature, etc.). Check the box next to it.

3. Fill in the Data Subsetting Parameters
You must manually fill in five fields to subset the data grid:

Time: Index of forecast issue date in the dataset. Use 1:1:2 to extract data from Jan 1 to Jan 2.
Forecast_time: Indexes the forecast horizon. Use 0:1:80 to access all 3-hourly steps for 10 days.
Latitude & longitude: Leave blank to extract full India coverage (default ~8°N–38°N, 68°E–98°E). You can enter ranges to subset, like 50:1:100 to access a slice.
Variable selection: Ensure only one variable per card is selected to prevent data overload and errors.

4. Data Format Selection
At the top of the page, select:

Get ASCII for plain text viewable in-browser or scripts.
Get Binary for machine-readable scientific applications.

These generate the requested data instantly in the selected format.

5. Download the Output
After clicking “Get ASCII” or “Get Binary,” a new page or download will start. You can copy or save the returned raw data to your machine or pass the OPeNDAP link into software like Python (using xarray or netCDF4) for programmatic access.

Important Notes:

Time and forecast_time are index-based (not real dates). Time = 1 refers to Jan 1, Time = 2 to Jan 2, and so on.
Forecast_time ranges from 0 to 80 representing 3-hour intervals up to 10 days.
This dataset contains a single forecast file per day, so only one “time” index should typically be active per request.
Avoid selecting multiple variables on this form — each dataset card is designed for a single-indicator download.