National Climatic Data Center (Continued) 
Selective Guide to Climatic Data Source Key to 
Meteorological Records Documentation No. 4.11 
Dutson,. K. Di, and) Hate, We L.. 
Publication Date: October 1981 
Location: N/A 
Period of Coverage: N/A 
Contents: This guide is designed to assist potential users of climatological 
data by informing them of the availability of such data in published and 
unpublished form. It is arranged to indicate the publication(s) in which 
these data in their various climatological categories (temperature, precipita-— 
tion, wind, atmospheric pressure, humidity, etc.) may be found. A brief 
review of the pertinent historical facts associated with each publication is 
given where appropriate. The various climatological tables, charts, and 
graphs included in each publication are listed, and in many cases abbreviated 
examples are shown. 
Several climatological atlases have been prepared by NOAA and by agencies 
in the Department of Defense. The descriptions provide ordering information 
for these publications. 
All back issues of serial climatological publications and many one-time 
issues containing specialized climatic data have been placed on 4- by 6-in. 
microfiche. Future issues will also be filmed in order to maintain continuity 
and integrity in the microfiche file. In addition, some of the unpublished 
data compilations have been placed on 100-ft reels of 16mm film. Either film 
copies of existing microforms or paper copies of the publications or data 
compilations can be provided as required. Generally, microfilm and microfiche 
copy costs much less than paper copy. If microforms are desired, contact 
National Climatic Data Center (NCDC) to determine the availability and cost of 
the desired materials. 
Although this guide refers primarily to published climatological data, it 
should be noted that a wealth of unpublished climatological data and/or sum- 
maries is also available in the NCDC files. Part V herein describes indexes 
to many of these materials. 
Most of the currently published and unpublished materials described in 
the guide were prepared at NCDC from digitized representations (magnetic tape) 
of the original records. Information about the content and format of these 
digital data files and how copies may be obtained is available from NCDC upon 
request. 
Available From: National Climatic Data Center 
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 
US Department of Commerce 
Federal Building 
Asheville, NC 28801 
(704) 259-0682, FITS 672-0682 
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