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MERRA-2: File SpecificationThe second Modern-Era Retrospective analysis for Research and Applications (MERRA-2) is a NASA atmospheric reanalysis that begins in 1980. It replaces the original MERRA reanalysis (Rienecker et al., 2011) using an upgraded version of the Goddard Earth Observing System Model, Version 5 (GEOS-5) data assimilation system. The file collections for MERRA-2 are described in detail in this document, including some important changes from those of the MERRA dataset (Lucchesi, 2012).
Document ID
20150019760
Acquisition Source
Goddard Space Flight Center
Document Type
Other
Authors
Bosilovich, M. G.
(NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD United States)
Lucchesi, R.
(Science Systems and Applications, Inc. Greenbelt, MD, United States)
Suarez, M.
(Universities Space Research Association Greenbelt, MD, United States)
Date Acquired
October 27, 2015
Publication Date
September 30, 2015
Subject Category
Geosciences (General)
Report/Patent Number
GSFC-E-DAA-TN27096
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NNG11HP16A
CONTRACT_GRANT: NNG12HP06C
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Public Use Permitted.
Keywords
MERRA-2
COSP
GEOS-5
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